INTERNATIONAL LIQUID TERMINALS ASSOCIATION (ILTA)

Founded in 1974, the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) serves as the leading advocate and trusted authority for the liquid terminal industry. Headquartered in Washington, DC, ILTA represents bulk liquid terminal operators before the U.S. Congress and federal regulatory agencies, advancing policies that support safe, efficient, and sustainable terminal operations.

With more than five decades of industry leadership, ILTA plays a central role in shaping the regulatory, operational, and strategic environment of liquid terminals. The association maintains strong partnerships with allied organizations across the energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors, fostering a collaborative and well-informed industry network that addresses current challenges and anticipates future needs.

Core Services

• Advocacy and regulatory engagement: ILTA serves as a trusted voice for liquid terminal operators by actively engaging with Congress, federal agencies, and regulatory bodies on issues that directly impact terminal operations. The association advances practical, risk-based policy solutions across environmental protection, safety, security, cybersecurity, transportation, and infrastructure priorities—ensuring that member perspectives are represented where critical decisions are made.
• Industry convening and collaboration: ILTA brings the terminal industry together through high-impact events designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and peer connection. This includes the ILTA Conference & Trade Show, the premier global gathering dedicated exclusively to bulk liquid terminals, as well as year-round committee meetings, workshops, and regional programs that support continuous engagement across operational and technical disciplines.
• Safety, security, and operational leadership: ILTA supports continuous improvement in terminal operations through programs and initiatives focused on safety, security, and operational resilience. These efforts promote data-driven benchmarking, shared learning, and the exchange of real-world operational insights that help terminal operators strengthen performance, manage risk, and adapt to evolving regulatory and operational challenges.
• Education and professional development: As an IACET Accredited Provider, ILTA delivers high-quality education and training aligned with nationally recognized standards. Through accredited conference sessions, webinars, technical resources, and committee-driven content, ILTA equips terminal professionals with practical knowledge, continuing education opportunities, and tools that support career growth and operational excellence across the liquid terminal industry.

Organizational Focus

• Regulatory advocacy and public policy engagement
• Safety, security, and operational excellence
• Industry collaboration and technical exchange
• Professional education and workforce development
• Sustainable and resilient terminal operations