Join terminal professionals September 22–23 at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile for timely discussions across Environment, Government Affairs, Health & Safety, and Security.
The agenda will cover PFAS and AFFF transition efforts, advocacy priorities, the 2026 midterm elections, serious injury and fatality prevention, MTSA cybersecurity requirements, drone restrictions, and more.
Committee roundtables will also give attendees the chance to ask questions, compare approaches, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
Open exclusively to employees of ILTA terminal member companies.
Registration is $375 and includes two days of programming, lunch both days, and a Tuesday evening networking reception. View the agenda.
ILTA 2027 is being built around the issues, ideas, and experiences that matter most to terminal professionals.
If your team has developed a stronger process, addressed a recurring challenge, implemented a new approach, or learned something others in the industry could benefit from, consider turning that experience into a conference session.
Presentation proposals are being accepted for the ILTA 2027 Conference & Trade Show, June 7–9 in Houston, TX, across topics including Environment, Health & Safety, Security, Government Affairs, Leadership, Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, and AI. View proposal requirements.
Presenters must represent an ILTA terminal member company or a company exhibiting at ILTA 2027. Sales- and marketing-focused proposals will not be considered.
There are two weeks left to participate in the 2026 ILTA Compensation & Benefits Survey, available exclusively to ILTA terminal member companies.
Companies that complete the survey will receive complimentary copies of the Industry Report and a confidential Company Compensation Report, providing valuable benchmarks to compare compensation levels and benefits practices across the terminal industry.
Participation closes September 15, 2026. If your company has not yet completed the survey, now is the time to participate and secure access to these reports. Learn more about the survey.
Questions can be directed to Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org.
For more than 40 years, Petro Star has supported communities and industries across Alaska through its refineries, terminals, and distribution facilities. We look forward to the operational experience and unique Alaskan perspective its team will bring to the ILTA community.
Located in Deer Park along the Houston Ship Channel, Vopak Exolum Houston provides bulk liquid storage and handling services for ammonia and natural gas liquids, supported by marine and rail infrastructure. Their team is already getting involved with ILTA, and we look forward to their continued participation.
We’re thrilled to have both organizations as part of ILTA and look forward to seeing their teams engage in upcoming events, committees, and conversations.
This month’s Board Feature spotlights James Hill, Senior Vice President of Operations at BWC Terminals, and his perspective on ILTA’s role in advancing advocacy, safety, workforce development, and operational excellence across the liquid terminal industry.
Read the full interview and learn why James believes active engagement is key to getting the most value from ILTA and how the association can help members navigate the future of terminal operations.
Colonial Group, Inc., a Savannah-based diversified family of companies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Foster Fuels, a Virginia-based provider of fuel, lubricants, propane, and mission critical energy services. Through its Mission Critical services, Foster Fuels offers guaranteed emergency fuel response in critical industries as well as for natural disasters.
The acquisition will expand Colonial’s presence and strengthen its ability to serve commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, and transportation customers with an expanded portfolio of energy products and services.
Targa has entered into long-term fee-based agreements with ExxonMobil for integrated natural gas gathering and processing (G&P) and downstream services in the Permian Basin. These agreements meaningfully add to and extend our strategic relationship with ExxonMobil with significant acreage dedications in the Delaware and Midland basins under 20-year agreements.
VTTI Croatia has commissioned an upgraded operational technology (OT) network at its terminal, increasing network capacity tenfold and strengthening the digital infrastructure supporting day-to-day operations.
The upgrade is designed to improve network stability, resilience and scalability while providing additional capacity for the terminal’s future digital requirements. Although much of the OT infrastructure operates behind the scenes, it plays a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of terminal facilities.
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