ME Logistic Services Tours Leibstadt Nuclear Plant to Support Radiation Protection Programme

Büchenbeuren, Germany – As part of its annual radioactive goods safety regime, a team from all-in-one packaging and distribution service provider for the life sciences industries, ME Logistic Services, visited the Leibstadt nuclear power plant in Switzerland.

The team headed by ME Logistics CEO Thorsten Mentges visited the plant to experience the extensive safety measures and processes of an active nuclear facility first-hand. This furthered their understanding of radiation safety protocols, needed for safe handling, packaging and transport of radioactive dangerous goods.

The Three Principles of Radiation Protection

ME Logistic Services has been dealing with Class 7 dangerous goods (radioactive materials) for many years, and Mr. Mentges had visited the Leibstadt site previously.

During the visit, tour guide Marcella Gold emphasized the three fundamentals of protection against highly radioactive substances:

• Distance
• Shielding
• Duration of exposure

Safe Transport of Class 7 Dangerous Goods

These are the same principles the ME Logistics Services observes in its day-to-day transport processes. Radioactive materials are transported in specially approved packaging and secured with appropriate lead-based shielding. In addition, defined loading positions and strict transport guidelines ensure that radiation exposure is kept to a minimum.

The latest visit, at the end of May 2026, came about a year since ME Logistics was granted its license for transport of radioactive materials. These have included measuring instruments, testing equipment and tools with radioactive applications. ME Logistic Services has also transported the iconic yellow drums used to store nuclear materials. These drums are additionally coated in concrete and weigh almost one tonne, even when empty.

Licensed for Radioactive Materials Transport

Mr. Mentges commented: “The ongoing training of our staff is a key component of our approach to quality and safety. Safe transport of dangerous goods begins with sound specialist knowledge.”

“We would like to thank the team at Leibstadt Nuclear Power Station for the informative tour lasting several hours and the fascinating insights into the world of nuclear technology and radiation protection.”

The ME team were also shown the plans for an earthquake-proof final repository near the nuclear power plant, demonstrating the extent to which its operations need to be ‘future-proofed’. The repository site is situated close to the power plant to keep transport and environmental exposure to a minimum.

About ME Logistic Services

Headquartered in Büchenbeuren, Germany, ME Logistic Services offers an all-in-one portfolio of specialized packaging, storage, transportation and disposal services for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

The company specializes in the safe handling and shipping of dangerous goods and hazardous materials, including lithium batteries. It provides door-to-door logistics services for specialized consignments, including the transport of explosive materials.

Customers can entrust ME Logistic Services with end-to-end dangerous goods logistics, from collection through to compliant packaging, labelling and transport. The company also offers consultancy services covering all aspects of dangerous goods handling, with solutions tailored to specific client requirements and products.

Additionally, clients with specific battery logistic needs can rent certified lithium safety boxes through the ME website. These are available Europe-wide in different sizes, for both storing and transporting lithium batteries safely.

Learn more at: www.me-logistic-services.com/index.php

Resources

See ME Logistic Services Dangerous Goods Management
Learn more about Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant