NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS (NTS) | ADVERTORIAL FEATURE


Ciara Middlehurst It’s also designed to ensure maximum compatibility,


meaning up to eight packages can fit into a single 20’ ISO container and then be loaded onto a ship, train, or road vehicle. Alongside the HALEU project, NTS has also undertaken key contractual activities with its recently completed shipment of high-level waste to Germany – the second of three planned shipments of high-level waste from the UK to Germany. The waste results from the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuel at the Sellafield site in Cumbria, which had previously been used to produce electricity for homes and industry in Germany. NTS performed the shipment in full compliance with all


national and international regulations, drawing on PNTL’s 50 years’ of experience transporting nuclear materials safely and securely around the world. The waste was transported by NTS’s specialist rail


capability from Sellafield to the port of Barrow-in-Furness, then by the purpose-built nuclear carrier Pacific Grebe to a German port, then onwards by rail to the Isar Federal interim storage facility. NTS worked alongside Orano NCS to safely manage the overland transport in Germany. It has a long history of working alongside other organisations in different countries to ensure the smooth transport of even the most regulated nuclear materials. This was the first such shipment to take place under the new co-CEOs, who both remarked on a key strategic effort, on an international stage, to complete the project safely and securely. Ben said: “This was a significant milestone in delivering UK


government strategy, to repatriate high-level waste from Sellafield to overseas customers. Once again, NTS and its partners have demonstrated our ability to complete complex transports safely and securely.”


Ciara added: “Transport operations like this show the


breadth of rail, shipping, and technical expertise we have within NTS. It’s why we’re trusted by governments around the world to ensure the safe delivery of their nuclear materials.” It’s this experience of complex nuclear moves which


sets NTS apart from all other transport organisations. As PNTL celebrates its 50-year anniversary, it’s covered millions of miles across the oceans and has maintained its 100% nuclear safety record. This heritage and commitment to safety is what NTS prides itself on and what its new co-CEOs will be building on in the coming years. Commenting on NTS’s future, Ben said: “The industry is


going through a very exciting time. We’re committed to our decommissioning mission but also leading the way in new nuclear package design. “We’re exploring new and exciting missions to ensure the future of NTS, all while maintaining the steadfast reputation we’ve forged through our work and expertise. “I couldn’t be happier to be co-leading NTS at such a


crucial time for our industry and guiding the business as it embarks on new areas of opportunity.” Ciara adds: “The history and experience of NTS is what


makes the difference and why we’re trusted by companies and governments around the globe. “We’re driving innovation and supporting development


through effective and efficient transport packages and the movement of nuclear material. “Whether it’s high-level waste return or a movement to support anti-proliferation, we’re committed to delivering world-class, secure, and sustainable transport solutions for the nuclear industry.” ■


Ciara brings a wealth of knowledge as a highly skilled commercial leader, experienced in the delivery of complex and high-value projects with domestic and international clients within the private sector. She previously worked within the NDA as Head of Commercial Projects before joining NTS in 2021.


Ben Whittard


Ben served as NTS’s Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of Solutions and Shipping, and brings high levels of experience in leading, managing, and regulating global nuclear programmes after a period as a former Senior Inspector at the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).


Above: Package analysis


Left: Direct Rail Services spent nuclear fuel train


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