American Seafoods affiliates argue 'freight forwarding' status should exempt them from massive government fines

US Customs is currently seeking $25 million from the company for alleged shipping violations.

American Seafoods subsidiaries Kloosterboer International Forwarding LLC (KIF) and Alaska Reefer Management LLC (ARM) submitted a renewed motion to an Alaska court on Oct. 1, once again asking for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
American Seafoods subsidiaries Kloosterboer International Forwarding LLC (KIF) and Alaska Reefer Management LLC (ARM) submitted a renewed motion to an Alaska court on Oct. 1, once again asking for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).Photo: American Seafoods