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International · Confidential · Worldwide

Worldwide Cargo Recovery
& Insurance Salvage.

Recovering Value. Worldwide.

Pommer & Partners assists insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, cargo owners, logistics providers, surveyors and marine claims professionals in recovering commercial value from damaged, rejected, abandoned and distressed cargo.

Commercial recovery before destruction.

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Global reach

One desk. Every port.

A vetted network of buyers, surveyors and recycling partners across more than ninety countries — activated within hours of the first cargo notification.

About the firm

International solutions for cargo under stress.

Pommer & Partners provides international solutions for cargo affected by transport damage, insurance claims, abandoned shipments and warehouse losses.

We combine technical understanding, international trading experience and a global network of buyers and recycling partners to maximize the remaining value of distressed goods.

Every cargo incident is unique. Our objective is to identify the best commercial outcome while ensuring professional handling throughout the entire process.

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Services

A complete approach to distressed cargo.

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Distressed Cargo Trading

Commercial remarketing of damaged, refused or surplus shipments to qualified international buyers.

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Insurance Salvage

On-claim recovery solutions that reduce indemnity exposure for marine and cargo underwriters.

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Cargo Recovery

End-to-end coordination from notification through resale, recycling or sustainable disposal.

Industries

Trusted across the global supply chain.

We work with principals and intermediaries in every sector that moves physical goods — from marine underwriters to chemical producers.

  • 01
    Marine & Shipping
  • 02
    Logistics
  • 03
    Insurance
  • 04
    Manufacturing
  • 05
    Chemical Industry
  • 06
    Food & Agriculture
  • 07
    Consumer Goods
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    Industrial Products
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Process

A disciplined sequence, every file.

From the first notification to final documentation, every cargo file follows the same seven-step protocol — repeatable, auditable, and tailored to the commercial reality of the goods.

  1. 01

    Cargo Notification

    A single point of contact opens the file within hours.

  2. 02

    Initial Assessment

    Condition, documentation and salvage potential reviewed.

  3. 03

    Commercial Evaluation

    Independent valuation against current market levels.

  4. 04

    Market Analysis

    Buyer screening across our international network.

  5. 05

    International Remarketing

    Discreet placement with qualified counter-parties.

  6. 06

    Recovery or Disposal

    Resale, recycling or compliant disposal as appropriate.

  7. 07

    Documentation & Reporting

    Full audit trail delivered to all stakeholders.

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Why choose us

The standards a serious file demands.

  • International Network
  • Fast Response
  • Commercial Expertise
  • Global Buyers
  • Sustainable Solutions
  • Confidential Handling
  • Reliable Communication
  • Professional Documentation
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Cargo response

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A cargo incident on your file? Tell us the details.

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