[8] Headquartered in London, the WNTI Secretariat has a small staff of qualified professionals working closely with members and other international bodies involved in the transport of radioactive materials.
The WNTI operates successfully as a network organisation, with regional offices in Tokyo and Washington, D.C.[10] The WNTI provides: Intergovernmental organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)[21] and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)[22] play a pivotal role in establishing standards and regulations that apply to radioactive materials transport and it is important that industry views are represented.
[23] Through its non-governmental status, the WNTI supports the work of the key intergovernmental organisations in promoting an efficient, harmonised international transport safety regime.
[30][31] The WNTI produces technical and factual information to support a background for balanced policies and regulations.
[28][32] Scientific and other academic papers are published regularly and presented to key officials including regulators.