Hanjin-Senator was achieved by combining the container fleets of Hanjin Shipping and Senator Lines, making Hanjin-Senator the eighth largest container shipping company in the world. Hanjin was Senator's majority shareholder; the two companies are run separately, but combine their fleet numbers for statistical purposes.
The German subsidiary carrier Senator Lines announced on February 4 2009 that they would be ceasing operations due to the economic downturn.