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Segregation & salvage of sound fractions
Separating undamaged from affected material so that the sound part keeps its commercial route and only the remainder enters a recovery process.
Recovery & recycling
Cargo Recovery
& Recycling
Where a consignment can no longer be sold as a product, value may still exist in the material. Pommer & Partners coordinates recovery and recycling routes before destruction is considered.
Definition
Cargo recovery
Cargo recovery is the process of retaining as much commercial or material value as possible from cargo that can no longer serve its original purpose — through segregation, reprocessing, alternative use, recycling or energy recovery.
Recovery sits between remarketing and disposal. It applies when the product as such is finished, but the material, packaging or a fraction of the consignment still has a legitimate route.
Recovery routes are constrained by environmental and waste regulation, permits and local law. Pommer & Partners works with licensed operators and does not propose routes that are not legally available in the relevant jurisdiction.
Recovery routes
Tested in order, from most to least value.
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Reprocessing & reconditioning
Cleaning, drying, sorting, sieving, blending, repacking or relabelling to bring material back to a usable specification.
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Material recycling
Recovery of polymers, metals, paper, glass, mineral fractions and packaging materials through licensed recycling operators.
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Alternative industrial use
Placing material where the specification deviation is irrelevant — technical, industrial or non-food applications.
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Energy & biological recovery
Biogas, composting and waste-to-energy routes for organic and mixed cargo, where local law and permits allow.
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Asset release
Planning removal so holds, containers, reefer plugs, terminals and warehouses are released as quickly as practicable.
Where no recovery route remains, the case moves to destruction or compliant disposal. We do not claim that every cargo can be recovered.
How we work
A short route from case to solution.
Recover value. Reduce exposure. Release the asset.
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Cargo Assessment
Send us the available information:
- Commodity
- Quantity
- Location
- Photographs
- Survey report
- Laboratory analysis
- Bill of Lading information where appropriate
- Reason for rejection or damage
- Time constraints
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Commercial Evaluation
We determine the most practical recovery route. This may include direct purchase, salvage sale, alternative market placement, processing, recycling or disposal.
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Solution
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Execution
We coordinate the commercial solution with the relevant parties and local service providers where required. The objective is simple: recover value, reduce exposure, release the asset.
FAQ
Recovery & recycling questions.
- What is distressed cargo?
- Distressed cargo is commercial cargo whose original sale, delivery or intended use has been disrupted by damage, rejection, specification issues, contamination, logistics problems, insolvency, abandonment or other circumstances. It often still holds commercial value in a different market, grade or application. Distressed cargo.
- Who buys distressed cargo?
- Distressed cargo is bought by specialist buyers who can assess condition, regulation and alternative markets. Pommer & Partners purchases distressed cargo as principal and, where direct purchase is not appropriate, arranges a salvage sale or remarketing through international buyers, processors and end users. Cargo remarketing & salvage sales.
- Where can I sell damaged cargo?
- Damaged cargo can be sold to buyers who work with downgraded grades, technical or industrial applications, or processors. Send the commodity, quantity, location, condition and any survey or laboratory information to contact@pommerpartners.com and we will assess realistic routes. Damaged cargo buyers.
- Who buys rejected cargo?
- Rejected cargo — refused at destination for specification, quality, documentation, contamination or regulatory reasons — is bought by specialists able to place it in an alternative market or use. Pommer & Partners buys rejected cargo directly or manages its remarketing. Rejected & off-spec cargo.
Trust & compliance
Commercial, but always within the rules.
Transactions and services are subject to verification and applicable regulation, including:
- Ownership and title verification
- Applicable customs requirements
- Sanctions and compliance checks
- Environmental and waste regulations
- Local laws
- Cargo-specific regulatory requirements
Purchases and sales require evidence of ownership and authority to sell, or the written authority of the insurer or party entitled to dispose of the cargo. Recovery, recycling and disposal routes depend on waste classification and on applicable environmental, transport and customs rules in the countries involved. Potential alternative use of food or agricultural cargo, including animal-feed applications, depends on cargo condition, laboratory results and applicable food and feed legislation, and is only pursued where the competent authorities and the relevant rules allow it.
Related
Distressed Cargo Buyer
We buy damaged, rejected and abandoned cargo as principal, AS IS, WHERE IS.
Cargo Recovery Companies
How cargo recovery companies, consultants and salvage buyers differ.
Distressed Cargo
Buyers & recovery specialists worldwide.
Marine Cargo Salvage
Salvage sales and cargo recovery at sea and in port.
Rejected & Off-Spec Cargo
Solutions for rejected and off-specification consignments.
Damaged Cargo Buyers
Wet, contaminated and heat-affected consignments.
Agricultural Commodities
Distressed grain, feed and vegetable oils.
Cargo Remarketing
International salvage sales and buyer placement.
Cargo Disposal & Destruction
When no commercial market remains.
Case Studies
How cargo cases are structured and resolved.
Submit cargo details
Send us the condition report. We will identify which recovery routes are available.
Send us the cargo details, location, quantity, condition and available survey information for an initial assessment.
contact@pommerpartners.com