How Comprehensive Should a Transport System Be?

Abstract

This paper considers the different levels at which a transport operation and/or system can be pelformed and looks at the consequences for consignors and their organisation. There are several levels of service at which to organise the shipment of radioactive materials: A basic one where a truck and a properly trained driver will be the main system. Quality assurance, security and radiation protection must be adequately handled. Intermediate levels, where the transport company also provides loading and unloading assistance, and/or training for the operators at both ends of the transport chain. Supplying information concerning the most appropriate packaging and the compatibility of the expected contents, and a certificate of licence for the packaging. Pelforming a regulatory and legal watch on potentially significant changes. Providing a full transport service, including everything from training to transport operation, programming of packaging procurement and maintenance, anticipation of licence renewals, route studies, real-time tracking, emergency response, support for consignor compliance and technical and paper work. The paper will also show how the different levels of service affect the shipper and receiver organisation.