Forwarders dangerously exposed by Hanjin bankruptcy, as scramble for unpaid debts and fresh capacity begins

“Delays caused by Hanjin’s position, such as vessel arrest or the refusal of ports to let Hanjin vessels berth, may leave freight forwarders open to claims from their customers. Some freight forwarders have already moved to obtain redelivery of containers due to be shipped by Hanjin, in order to arrange carriage by another operator. The LoadStar