Task & Details:
Complex Challenge, Heavy-Lift, Oversize Cargo
For First Quantum Minerals’ massive Minera Panama mine project, NMT Projects conquered the epic challenge of transporting heavy machinery from across the globe to one of the world’s most remote jungle locations. Leveraging unstoppable drive and innovative strategies, we cleared the path for success.
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
Coordinating the transportation of massive, oversized, heavy-lift equipment from multiple continents to an isolated area with little infrastructure. NMT Projects also facilitated internal machinery transfers from other FQM sites to assist construction.
Our Unstoppable Execution
NMT Projects’ global team combined expertise across offices in the USA, Europe, Australia, China, and Thailand for a truly collaborative feat. Over 150 port charters were managed during construction. Innovative solutions like an Australian laydown yard for HDPE pipe fabrication optimized schedules and costs.
A Free Trade Zone in Texas consolidated cargo worldwide, ensuring efficient storage and shipment timing to the remote site.




The Results
One of NMT Projects’ biggest collaborative triumphs – the project was a resounding success. FQM was so impressed by the flawless execution that NMT Projects earned the logistics tender for the mine’s ongoing operational phase, showcasing their unmatched expertise.
“With so many locations and work fronts, it was a major collaborative requirement from all NMT Projects offices worldwide to make sure the project was a success.” – NMT Projects