Case Study

Heavy Cargo Transportation for Leading Mining Client

Company

Confidential
Large Sized Business

Industry

Mining & Metallurgy

Mode of Transport

Project Cargo
Project Cargo (Oversized)

About this project

A leading player in the global mining and metallurgy industry entrusted Falcon International with the transport of critical crusher components from Spain to Canada. Faced with storage delays, oversized freight, and tight deadlines, the client required a logistics partner that could bring structure, speed, and clarity to a complex undertaking. With Falcon’s oversight and the support of local partner Sparber Group, the operation was not only delivered on time—it was executed with strategic precision and meticulous care.

Project details

Origin

Spain

Start

01/02/2024

Dimensions

5000 cm of diameter

Destination

Port-Cartier, Québec, Canada

Completion

01/04/2024

Weight

80 000 kg

Equipment used

Specialized equipment

Emad

Project Suporvisor

The Story BEHIND
THE MOVE

 

Our client is globally recognized for its innovation and scale in metal production. While upgrading a key facility in Québec, they needed to mobilize five essential crusher components—spread across multiple sites in Spain.

The Falcon team was brought in to take over inland, port, and ocean logistics. The mission: to restore control to a project that had previously stalled due to mismanagement and structural gaps.

The Challenges Faced
& Overcame

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Our Team Overcame:

  • Responsibility transfer: Formal letters were required to shift ownership from a previous forwarder to Falcon.

  • Storage time sensitivity: Some components had been idle at the port for over a year; another remained at the factory.

  • Declared vs. actual dimensions: Discrepancies made initial permits void, prompting route and escort reapproval.

  • Permit and routing limitations: Overwidth shipments necessitated public signage removal and coordination with police escorts.

  • Critical timelines: The vessel’s departure from Bilbao offered minimal margin for error.

how falcon
Responded

Falcon issued official transfer documentation, secured urgent packaging repairs, and ensured full recognition at the port and terminal. Upon discovering dimension inconsistencies, a revised routing plan and new permit strategy were launched. Police escorts were rebooked, and progress was shared in real time with the client via multimedia updates.

Finally, seamless terminal handling under FIOS conditions completed the project, reflecting our signature Door-to-Door precision.

BEHIND THE SCENES

FROM SPAIN TO QUÉBEC

Why falcon
Was Chosen

Our client selected Falcon based on:

 

  • Our proven leadership in project cargo and heavy industrial logistics.

 

  • A strong global-local partnership with hand selected partners.

 

  • Transparent communication, backed by technical expertise and tracking tools.

 

  • Confidence in Falcon’s ability to handle time-sensitive transitions, even under pressure.
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The
Results

The results spoke for themselves. Zero damages occurred during inland or port transfers, proof of our care-driven handling. Despite last-minute complexities, every deadline was met with precision. With full visibility restored and project control back in the client’s hands, Falcon minimized detention and overage costs through proactive updates and planning. The outcome? A renewed level of trust that positioned Falcon as the go-to partner for future international shipments.

5 X 80K KGS, 0 DAMAGE

On budget & on time

Port-Cartier, Québec, Canada

Spain, Europe

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