Highly Radioactive Nuclear Waste from UK Arrives in Germany for Interim Storage

Seven Castor containers from Sellafield have reached Nordenham and are being transported under tight security to the Isar interim facility in Bavaria.

The specialized ship 'Pacific Grebe' delivered seven Castor containers with nuclear waste to Nordenham, Germany, early on April 1, 2025.
The waste, originating from the reprocessing of German nuclear fuel in Sellafield, UK, is being transported to the Isar interim storage facility in Bavaria.
The transport process is being conducted under strict secrecy and security measures, with details of the route and schedule undisclosed for safety reasons.
Protests and demonstrations from anti-nuclear activists have been reported at various points along the transport route.
Germany remains obligated to repatriate nuclear waste under international agreements, while the search for a permanent disposal site continues unresolved.