PATRAM 2025 | INTRODUCTION
Welcome to PATRAM 2025
Since the early 1960s, PATRAM has been bringing together international industry,
governments, and research organisations to exchange knowledge on the packaging and transport of radioactive material. With more than 500 delegates in attendance this year, there are a wealth of opportunities for partnerships and problem-solving.
By Robert W. Watkins, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and PATRAM Co-Chair
WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO! Over the next five days you are encouraged to fill your day finding time to visiting as many of the 71 Technical Sessions, eight Panel Discussions, 50 poster presentations, and 35 exhibitors your schedule will allow. Along with interacting with the over 500 participants (colleagues) in attendance. PATRAM was started in the early 1960s by the US
Atomic Energy Commission because of the rapid progress in package design and transport experiences and the development of the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The aim of the symposia is to bring together
representative experts from industry, government, and research organisations to exchange scientific, technical, and management information relating to all aspects of the packaging and transport of radioactive materials. International exchange is an essential part of improving professionalism and international cooperation in the packaging and transportation. These symposia make a contribution to continuing efforts to ensure economic and safe packaging and transport. The primary focus of the broad range of topics on
packaging and transport of radioactive materials is on safety. However, emphasis has been added to the security aspect of these shipments. Environmental topics are also key and include risk assessment techniques and
potential radiological impacts. Operational topics include transportation systems concepts, shipment tracking, risk assessment, sea transport, onsite transfers, institutional issues and regulatory requirements. Not only does PATRAM provide a platform to exchange
technical and management information, it also provides a means for presenting different points of view. Worldwide interest in radioactive materials safety, security and transportation operations gives the symposium a broad base of participants. In addition to the technical and regulatory community, the safe and secure transportation of radioactive materials is of great interest to the general public. Opportunities for partnerships and problem- solving grow from informed and lively debate on transportation and packaging issues. Past symposia have included open discussions on subjects ranging from the types of materials to be used in a packaging to the efficacy and need for new regulations. Presentations provide the audience with a greater understanding of the important issues facing the radioactive packaging and transportation industry as well as perspectives on policies, regulations, political realities, and public acceptance. Planning for PATRAM 2028 led by World Nuclear Transport
Institute (WNTI) is already underway with the symposium returning to Europe, further details on the location and dates will be made at the PATRAM 2025 Banquet. ■
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