World Nuclear Association Contributes Industry Expertise to Nuclear Transport Safety Standards and Fuel Cycle Facilities Development
Representatives from World Nuclear Association participated in two important International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meetings in Vienna this month, contributing industry perspectives on transport safety and nuclear fuel cycle developments.
Allarakha Vora, Programme Lead, Fuel Cycle at World Nuclear Association, Anne Presta, Head of Institutional Relations Unit & Global Acceptance at Orano, and Mark Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at ALARA Logistics, contributed to the 52nd Meeting of the Transport Safety Standards Committee (TRANSSC), held at IAEA headquarters from 16–19 June 2026.
TRANSSC is the IAEA's committee responsible for reviewing and developing international safety standards for the transport of radioactive material. The committee brings together regulators, technical experts and international organizations from around the world to discuss emerging issues and ensure that transport regulations continue to support the safe and secure movement of nuclear and radioactive materials.
The agenda for TRANSSC-52 included discussions on the transport implications of small modular reactors (SMRs), transportable nuclear power plants, denial of shipment challenges, radiopharmaceutical transport, and updates to key IAEA transport safety standards. The committee also reviewed ongoing work related to the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (SSR-6), the foundation of international transport regulations adopted by national authorities and international transport organizations worldwide.
World Nuclear Association Report to TRANSSC
Mark Campbell, Chair of World Nuclear Association Transport Working Group, presented an update on industry activities and highlighted issues of importance to the global nuclear transport community.
Key highlights from the World Nuclear Association report included:
- Sharing examples of current operational challenges for transport of Class-7 material such as difference in requirements for transport across countries, carrier cargo exclusions, port and terminals exclusions, and nuclear liability.
- Proposal of a new project regarding the status and outlook of transport of Nuclear Material
- Sharing plans for a side event focus on Facilitation of the Safe and Secure Transport of Radioactive Material at the IAEA 70th General Conference to address denial of shipment challenges.
The Association's Transport Working Group serves as a forum for industry collaboration on issues relating to the Transport of nuclear materials and engages regularly with international organizations including the IAEA and the World Nuclear Transport Institute. The group helps identify and support to address emerging transport challenges, shares industry best practices and contributes technical expertise to international discussions on transport policy and regulation.
Those interested in learning more about the work of the Transport Working Group can watch this short video:
Fuel Report 2025 Presented at IAEA Fuel Cycle Forum
Alongside TRANSSC, Allarakha Vora contributed in the IAEA Technical and Functional Working Forum on Fuel Cycle Facilities (TFWF-FCF), where experts from across the nuclear fuel cycle gathered to discuss current developments and future challenges facing the sector.
During the meeting, Allarakha presented findings from the World Nuclear Association's World Nuclear Fuel Report 2025, providing participants with an overview of the global uranium and nuclear fuel services demand and supply outlook,and long-term fuel requirements associated with global nuclear growth.
Key messages from the World Nuclear Fuel Report 2025 presentation included:
- The report maintains the upward trend in nuclear generating capacity projections from the previous editions, as the positive momentum for nuclear power continues to grow globally
- The projected expansion of nuclear generation will therefore lead to a corresponding increased demand for uranium and fuel services
- The report confirms there is sufficient uranium resource to meet projected nuclear growth to 2040 in the Upper Scenario, however resources need to be brought to production
- The nuclear industry highlights “timely investment opportunity” in all fuel services to increase future production
- The report highlights that geopolitical shifts are influencing fuel market dynamics and investment is needed to ensure security of supply through a new chapter “Regional primary supply and demand”
The presentation contributed to discussions on how the fuel cycle industry can support growing demand for nuclear energy while maintaining secure, resilient and diversified fuel supply chains.
Those interested in learning more about how the World Nuclear Fuel Report is compiled can go to How we compile the World Nuclear Fuel Report - World Nuclear Association.
Supporting International Collaboration
World Nuclear Association's participation in both TRANSSC and TFWF-FCF reflects its commitment to supporting international collaboration across the nuclear sector. Through its working groups, expert reports and engagement with international organizations, World Nuclear Association helps ensure that industry experience informs the development of policies, standards and strategies that support the safe, secure and sustainable growth of nuclear energy worldwide.
World Nuclear Association will continue to work closely with the IAEA, its Member States and industry stakeholders to address transport, fuel cycle and supply chain challenges as nuclear deployment accelerates globally.
The September Working Group meetings will be held from 7 to 9 September 2026 at IET Savoy Place, London, UK. Register in advance through our website here. Registration will close at 16:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September.