Beating the Clock:
An Unstoppable Force
for Oil and Gas

Task & Details:

Complex Challenge: Heavy-Lift, Oversized Cargo

When a major oil and gas leader needed to swiftly ship two gigantic 337-metric-ton umbilical reels, they turned to NMT Projects. Facing a narrow two-day window, we combined strategic partnerships and meticulous planning to make it happen.

Client Background

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) entrusted NMT Projects with the full logistics scope and management for their greenfield Minera Panama mine site. This meant moving all construction commodities sourced worldwide to the remote jungle location.

The Challenge

Transport two colossal umbilical reels, each weighing up to 337 metric tons, from Le-Trait, France to the port of Rotterdam. The daunting requirement? Completing the loading within an extremely tight two-day timeframe.

Our Unstoppable Execution

Time was of the essence, so NMT Projects sprung into action with a meticulously coordinated plan. We leveraged strategic partnerships with trusted ship owners to secure a specialized vessel capable of handling the reels’ immense size and weight.

Our engineering and compliance teams worked lockstep, ensuring every aspect met the highest standards. Communication across all parties – the client, vessel crew, and installation teams – was paramount to keeping operations on schedule.

The Results

Delivering a masterclass in complex logistics, NMT Projects executed a seamless, delay-free operation that achieved timely delivery within the narrow window – without any additional costs. We conquered tight deadlines through our unstoppable combination of expertise and precise oversight.

“The challenge was to find a vessel capable of shipping these large 337 metric ton reels and fulfilling the demand of a very short loading window.” – NMT Projects

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