ILTA 2026 returns to HoustonJune 15–17, bringing terminal professionals together for three days of practical learning, industry updates, and meaningful peer connections. It’s an opportunity to stay current on regulations and operational challenges while hearing directly from those who understand the work.
This year’s event includes:
A strengthened technical program with focused, practical sessions (full conference program coming soon)
Our headquarters hotel—the Marriott Marquis Houston—will open its ILTA room block on January 7 at 10:00 AM ET.With World Cup events taking place in Houston during our dates, hotel demand will be high. Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ILTA 2026 will deliver an exciting, focused, and forward-looking experience for our terminal community. Register now to secure your spot!
Thank You for Joining Us at TOPS
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Savannah for this year’s Terminal Operating Practices Symposium (TOPS)! We were glad to see strong participation from terminal operators across the country, creating a productive setting for sharing lessons learned, operational insights, and practical approaches to improving safety and performance.
The peer-led sessions, along with opportunities to connect during the Welcome Reception and breaks, encouraged open discussion and helpful exchanges between colleagues. We appreciate everyone who contributed their time and experience to make this year’s symposium a valuable few days together, and we look forward to continuing these conversations in the new year.
Part One of the 2026 Safety Survey is now available for completion. The ILTA Safety Survey is a key component of our commitment to advancing safe and reliable terminal operations across the industry. Survey results help benchmark leading practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and determine recipients of the Safety Excellence Award.
Please review the reference worksheet before beginning, as all responses must be completed and submitted in one sitting.
Deadline: January 16, 2026
One submission per company
A follow-up survey covering 2025 OSHA statistics will be distributed in mid-January 2026 along with the Platinum Safety Award application.
Completion of both surveys is required to be considered for the 2026 Safety Excellence Award.
With nearly two decades in the terminal industry, Tom Dolan supports a wide range of operations at Colonial Terminals in Savannah, drawing on earlier experience in EHS compliance auditing. He emphasizes that understanding how terminals function day-to-day is key to navigating regulatory requirements as they continue to evolve. A long-time ILTA participant, Tom values the annual conference and EGHSS meetings for practical insights and industry connections that help keep operations prepared for what’s ahead.
Read thefull interview for more on Tom’s career path, his advice for those new to terminals, and how he sees the industry changing in the years ahead.
VTTI has announced the successful commissioning of its new bitumen facility at VTTI Malaysia (ATB), marking another milestone in the company’s continued growth and investment in Asia. Janice Kuan, senior vice president commercial at VTTI, commented on the development: “This development reinforces VTTI’s commitment to delivering energy solutions that support our regional growth, diversification and reliability across Southeast Asia. We are ready to provide safe, reliable and responsive bitumen services to our customers – supporting the infrastructure that connects communities and drives economic growth.”
LBC Tank Terminals and Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the intention to initiate a joint development of a new inland ammonia and CO2 terminal in Duisburg, Germany. This agreement marks a significant milestone in LBC’s and duisport’s ongoing commitment to supporting the energy transition and decarbonisation of the European industry.
Advario Helios Singapore has received its first shipment of B30 biofuel, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting a more sustainable energy future. The achievement follows close collaboration with one of Advario’s key customers and underscores a shared ambition to accelerate the energy transition within the maritime sector.
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