Representative Salvage & Recovery Engagements
The following examples illustrate SloaneStar’s role in coordinating complex salvage and post-incident recovery efforts.
Examples are representative in nature and focus on coordination scope and outcomes rather than operational execution.
Transportation Cargo Salvage
LOSS CONTEXT
Cargo: Industrial copper powder (approx. 35,000 lbs)
Incident: Hard-braking event during transport
Location: Mount Jackson, Virginia
Condition: Cargo held at third-party yard pending resolution
COORDINATION SCOPE
SloaneStar coordinated post-incident cargo assessment and salvage planning, including transloading arrangements and downstream sale coordination.
COORDINATION SCOPE
Cargo transferred to alternate transport
Salvage value preserved through resale
Avoided extended trailer rental and third-party storage fees
Reduced overall claim cost and handling duration
Structural Loss & Site Salvage
LOSS CONTEXT
Loss Type: Collapsed steel building frame
Incident: Storm damage during new warehouse construction
Location: Laredo, Texas
Condition: Damaged materials obstructing the active construction site
COORDINATION SCOPE
SloaneStar coordinated on-site salvage planning and processing of damaged steel materials, aligning site constraints with downstream recycling requirements.
COORDINATION SCOPE
Damaged materials processed and removed without delaying site recovery
Scrap material is marketed and sold through appropriate channels
Reduced disposal volume and avoided inefficient off-site handling
Supported timely and cost-aware claim resolution