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Principal Buyer
Direct Purchase
We purchase distressed, damaged, rejected, off-specification, abandoned or otherwise problematic cargo for our own account — allowing cargo interests to close a file quickly and with commercial certainty.
Buyer · Principal · Recovery specialist · Worldwide
Worldwide Buyer of Distressed,
Damaged & Rejected Cargo
Pommer & Partners is not only an adviser or intermediary. Where commercially appropriate we purchase cargo outright as principal, on an AS IS, WHERE IS basis, and take responsibility for its recovery, movement, remarketing or other agreed solution.
A buyer, not a broker.
Marine claims and cargo files usually reach a point where an opinion is no longer enough and a counterparty is required. Pommer & Partners can be that counterparty: we quote for the cargo, buy it for our own account and assume the practical burden of moving, reconditioning, remarketing or lawfully disposing of it.
Purchases are made on an AS IS, WHERE IS basis — an established commercial principle in salvage trading. The cargo is bought in its present condition and at its present location, with the condition, quantity and documentary position reflected in the price rather than argued afterwards. Where a purchase is not the right answer, we structure a salvage sale, place the cargo in an alternative market or coordinate recovery and compliant disposal.
We work alongside P&I Clubs, marine and cargo insurers, average adjusters, claims handlers, shipowners, shipping lines, forwarders, surveyors, Lloyd's Agents, lawyers and cargo interests, and we disclose our role in each case — as buyer, salvage sale manager or recovery coordinator.
Distressed cargo solutions in detail
Who instructs us
- Shipowners
- Ship managers
- P&I Clubs
- Marine insurers
- Cargo insurers
- Lloyd's Agents
- Average Agents
- Surveyors
- Salvage brokers
- Shipping lines
- Freight forwarders
- Charterers
- Cargo owners
- Commodity traders
- Insolvency administrators
- Banks & financial institutions
Cargo we buy and handle
Opportunities we look at every week.
Cargo type, location, condition and the legal position determine whether we buy, remarket or coordinate recovery. Nothing is excluded before it has been looked at.
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Damaged cargo
Impact, crushing, handling and stowage damage across containerised, breakbulk and bulk shipments.
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Rejected cargo
Consignments refused by receivers, authorities or quality control on arrival.
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Abandoned cargo
Cargo left uncollected at terminals, depots or warehouses, often with accruing charges.
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Off-specification cargo
Material outside contractual, analytical or regulatory specification.
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Contaminated cargo
Cross-contamination, foreign matter, odour taint and product mixing.
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Wet or water-damaged cargo
Sea water and fresh water ingress, condensation and sprinkler damage.
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Distressed commodities
Agricultural, chemical, polymer, mineral and fertiliser lots requiring an outlet.
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Insurance salvage
Salvage on marine and cargo claims, structured to reduce indemnity exposure.
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Refused shipments
Shipments stopped in transit, at transshipment or at the port of discharge.
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Unclaimed cargo
Consignments without an active buyer, consignee or documentary route.
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Distressed stock
Warehouse losses, discontinued stock and residual production lots.
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Cargo requiring alternative markets
Material that no longer fits its original market but retains value elsewhere.
Evaluate → Purchase → Recover → Remarket
Recovery wherever commercially possible. Disposal only where necessary.
The objective is the residual value of the cargo, not its removal. Destruction is the last step in the sequence, not the default one.
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Evaluate
Cargo details, location, quantity, condition and survey information are reviewed commercially.
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Purchase
Where appropriate we buy as principal, committing our own capital, AS IS, WHERE IS.
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Recover
Sorting, reconditioning, repacking, onward movement or industrial recovery as the case allows.
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Remarket
Placement with buyers, traders, processors and end users through our international network.
Where recovery has no commercial value
Compliant disposal. Where no market, industrial use or recovery route remains, we arrange destruction or disposal through licensed facilities, with documentation suitable for claims and regulatory purposes.
One case. One contact. Multiple solutions.
Three core capabilities under one roof.
Clients do not need several different companies. Pommer & Partners can manage the complete process from initial cargo assessment through purchase, remarketing, recovery or final disposal.
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Salvage & Remarketing
Salvage Sale & Remarketing
Where direct purchase is not commercially or geographically appropriate, we organise and manage the sale through our international network of buyers, traders, processors and end users.
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Recovery Coordinator
Recovery, Recycling & Disposal
If cargo no longer has a commercially viable market, we organise recycling, recovery, alternative industrial use, destruction or legally compliant disposal.
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.
Urgent marine cases · Shipowners & P&I Clubs
Cargo problem holding up your vessel?
When rejected or distressed cargo prevents a vessel from continuing normal operations, time can become more expensive than the cargo itself. Pommer & Partners evaluates commercially realistic options for removing, selling, recovering or disposing of problematic cargo.
International capability
Worldwide Cargo Solutions
Our network enables us to evaluate cargo across Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Pommer & Partners International Trading Limited is registered in Ireland and works through an established international network of buyers, processors and service providers. We distinguish clearly between our own company locations and that network — we do not maintain offices in every country in which we handle cases.
Region
Europe
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Mediterranean
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Middle East
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Africa
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Asia
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Americas
No Cure – No Pay
For selected salvage and recovery assignments, Pommer & Partners can work on a success-related basis. Commercial terms depend on the individual case; not every assignment qualifies.
FAQ
Frequently asked 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.
- Who buys damaged grain?
- Damaged grain is bought by traders, feed producers, processors and industrial users depending on laboratory results and applicable feed and food regulation. Pommer & Partners evaluates damaged maize, wheat, barley, rice, soy products, feed ingredients and vegetable oils case by case. Agricultural commodities.
- Can rejected cargo be resold?
- Often, but not always. Resale depends on cargo condition, laboratory results, title, customs status, sanctions position and local law. Where resale is not possible, recovery, recycling or compliant disposal may be the realistic route.
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.
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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 Recovery & Recycling
Material and energy recovery routes.
Cargo Disposal & Destruction
When no commercial market remains.
Case Studies
How cargo cases are structured and resolved.
Submit cargo details
Have distressed cargo requiring a solution?
Send us the cargo details, location, quantity, condition and available survey information for an initial assessment.
contact@pommerpartners.com