Shipping Firm Accused of Holding Cargo Hostage in Bizarre Lawsuit
Published Date: 12/9/2025
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Cool Living LLC is officially complaining against ALPI U.S.A. and ALPI Air & Sea for shady billing and holding cargo hostage to force payments. This means these companies must respond within 25 days, and a judge will decide the case by December 2026, with a final ruling by mid-2027. If you’re involved in shipping, keep an eye on this—it could shake up how charges and disputes are handled.
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