ILTA 2026 Conference Program Schedule Now Available | ILTA Achieves IACET Accreditation | Join Us in Tulsa for the Spring Joint Committee Meeting (March 10-11)
ILTA 2026 Conference Program Schedule Now Available Explore sessions spanningAdvocacy, AI, Community Relations, Environment, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Leadership, Operations & Engineering, and Security—plus new for ILTA 2026: Terminal Table Talks. These interactive roundtable discussions bring all conference attendees together for peer-driven conversations on emerging issues and real-world challenges identified by terminal professionals.
Travel tip:We recommend booking flights and hotel accommodations early, as Houston will be hosting World Cup activities during the same timeframe.
ILTA Achieves IACET Accreditation ILTA has been approved as an International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, marking a major milestone in ILTA’s commitment to high-quality, nationally recognized education. As a result, select sessions at the ILTA 2026 Conference & Trade Show will be eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs), further enhancing the value and credibility of the Conference program.
This accreditation underscores ILTA’s role as a trusted education provider for the liquid terminal industry and strengthens the professional development opportunities available to members. Read the full press release to learn more about what this means for ILTA’s education framework. Additional information on how CEUs will be applied to ILTA 2026 Conference sessions will be provided as details are finalized.
ILTA’s Joint Committee Meeting brings together terminal professionals from across the industry for two days of meaningful discussion and peer connection. This terminal-member-only event convenes ILTA’s Environment, Government Affairs, Health & Safety, and Security Committees to explore the issues shaping terminal operations today from multiple vantage points. https://hubs.la/Q040NZTz0
Participation is open to any employee of a terminal member company. Whether you’re actively involved in a committee or simply looking to listen and learn, this meeting offers a valuable opportunity to engage with peers and ILTA leadership.
Marissa Karl, Manager of Vapor Control Services at Buckeye Partners and ILTA’s 2025 Outstanding Young Professional Award recipient, is bringing curiosity, technical insight, and a collaborative spirit to the terminal industry. From co-authoring a white paper that helped shape new equipment designs to supporting industry-wide regulatory initiatives, Marissa is making her mark. Learn how she got her start, what keeps her inspired, and why she believes this industry offers some of the best opportunities for growth.
Nominations are now open for the ILTA 2026 Leadership Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership and service across the liquid terminal industry.Honorees will be recognized at the ILTA 2026 Conference & Trade Show, June 15–17, in Houston.
ILTA is accepting nominations in two categories: • Outstanding Young Professional Award, recognizing an emerging leader early in their career • Distinguished Service Award, honoring an individual with a long-standing record of leadership and industry impact
VTTI has confirmed the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a new rail infrastructure investment at its Amsterdam terminal, marking an important step in expanding logistics capabilities and supporting developments in energy and transport markets. Today, products at VTTI Amsterdam (ETA) are transported via barge, vessel, and truck. The addition of rail will provide increased flexibility and efficiency in the logistics flow of customers handling gasoil and renewable diesel (HVO), further strengthening the terminal’s multimodal connectivity.
LBC Tank Terminals (LBC), Associated British Ports (ABP) and North Sea Port have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) terminal and shipping corridor connecting Northwest Europe with the UK. This will enable captured CO2 from industrial regions to be transported to secure storage, representing a vital step toward decarbonizing energy generation and heavy industry while creating a new cross-border market for CO2.
Stolthaven Terminals has strengthened its sustainability performance and successfully retained its EcoVadis Gold Medal for another consecutive year, reaffirming its position among the top performers in the global warehousing and storage sector. The achievement places the company in the top 2 percent of all organisations assessed by EcoVadis worldwide.