Jones Act penalties under new Biden interpretation add up for Alaska pollock shippers, could cause shortages

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has cause havoc in the Alaska pollock fishery by issuing Jones Act penalty of about S350 million, according to The Maritime Executive. The trade publication reported that a lawsuit has been filed by Alaska Reefer Management, a subsidiary of American Seafoods Company over the massive fine. The $350 million in fines … Continue reading Jones Act penalties under new Biden interpretation add up for Alaska pollock shippers, could cause shortages