Containers for the Nuclear Industry — Sale, Rental and Fit-Out
Containerized solutions for reactor outages, tool storage, control zones, temporary containment and document management on sites with strict safety requirements.
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Nuclear logistics: traceable modules for sensitive zones and activity peaks
Nuclear sites require rigorous organization: controlled access, documentation, cleanliness, safety, waste management and strict compliance with operator procedures. Needs increase sharply during reactor outages, maintenance operations or modification projects.
The container provides temporary or long-term capacity to store, isolate, control or fit out a dedicated area. Each project must be scoped according to the site, the installation area, internal procedures and required documentation.
- 56 reactorsFrench nuclear fleet in operation (EDF, 2024)
- < 72 hContainer mobilization time for reactor outages
- ISO 19443Nuclear quality standard applied to the supplier chain
- ~3,000 hAverage duration of a reactor outage in France
Container uses in the nuclear industry
Nuclear sites operate under strict ASN regulatory constraints, with short intervention windows and documentary traceability requirements imposed on every contractor. Shipping containers meet these requirements by offering modular solutions that can be deployed quickly, suited to both controlled zones and logistics support areas.
Industry constraints
How containers meet the requirements of the nuclear sector
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Traceability and documentation
Each container can be identified, documented and assigned to a specific use. This approach makes inventories, prevention plans, access management and the traceability required by quality systems easier.
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Modularity for reactor outages
Needs rise quickly during reactor outages. Renting or providing modules makes it possible to add storage and work areas only for the period needed.
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Strength and watertightness
The steel structure, robust closures and the watertightness of the unit protect sensitive equipment. Fit-outs can be adapted to make cleaning, flow separation and access control easier.
The most commonly used container types in the nuclear sector
The structural robustness of ISO containers — watertightness, mechanical strength, containment — makes them directly compatible with the safety requirements of Basic Nuclear Installations (INB). Their modularity allows the creation of scalable setups, from a simple tool storage room to a multi-compartment decontamination airlock.
Formats dedicated to secure storage, temporary airlocks and controlled management volumes.
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Secure Dry container
The secure Dry container serves as a temporary store for tooling, parts, consumables and maintenance equipment. It makes locking, inventory and assignment by team or work site easier.
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Fitted-out container as containment airlock
The fitted-out container can become an airlock, preparation area or decontamination space depending on the site's procedures. Finishes are chosen to make cleaning, inspection and flow separation easier.
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TFA container and waste
The container dedicated to TFA waste serves as an enclosed, identifiable temporary volume before removal. Its configuration depends on the packaging, the traceability required and the operator's rules.
Standards
Nuclear sector standards and regulations to comply with
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ISO 19443
ISO 19443 strengthens the quality requirements for suppliers in the nuclear chain. A container that is identified, documented and assigned to a clear use helps ensure control over equipment and services.
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ASN regulations
ASN requirements and operator procedures govern safety, radiation protection and waste management. The container solution must be validated according to the zone, the use, the required documents and the prevention plan.
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NF EN 13501 (fire reaction)
Materials and equipment integrated into a fitted-out module must be selected according to the fire regulations applicable to the site. The steel structure of the unit provides a solid base, but each fit-out must be checked based on its use.
FAQ
FAQ: your questions about containers and the nuclear industry
Find answers to the most common questions about our containers and services.
Can a standard container enter a controlled area?
Entry into a controlled zone always depends on the operator's authorization. The container must be clean, identified, documented and compatible with the site's procedures. We provide the technical information needed for this validation.
How do I manage a container that has been contaminated?
A container that has been used in a contaminated zone follows the operator's radiation protection and waste management rules. Control, decontamination, declassification or removal operations are governed by the site's procedures.
What is the difference between TFA waste and FA-VL waste?
TFA waste falls under dedicated very-low-activity disposal channels, while FA-VL waste has different management constraints. The temporary storage container must therefore be chosen according to the classification, packaging and operator procedure.
Is it possible to rent containers for a reactor outage without a long-term commitment?
Yes. Short-term rentals are suited to reactor outages and maintenance operations. Delivery, pickup and the number of modules are planned according to your intervention schedule.
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