IAEA Guidance on the Security of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport

The IAEA recently published new guidance designed to assist countries in establishing robust transport security measures ranging from administrative procedures, to protecting the confidentiality of transport routes and operations, to the physical protection of shipments. It is aimed at those responsible for transport security, including law enforcement, customs and border control, and serves as a valuable resource for shippers, carriers and others. Both domestic and international transport are covered by the guidance, as well as all modes of transportation, including road, rail, sea, inland waterways and air.   

The publication offers detailed guidance on categorizing nuclear and other radioactive material from a nuclear security perspective and addresses the interface between nuclear safety and security measures. It also outlines a country’s responsibilities in establishing a regulatory framework for transport security, highlighting the importance of communication during transport, training and qualification of personnel, secure measures for the conveyance and escort of shipments and the role of transport control centres.

The guidance is available at this link to the IAEA website: Security of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport | IAEA