What is ILTA?
Who We Are
Critical Infrastructure Behind Everyday Life
The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) is the leading advocate and primary resource for the liquid terminals industry.
Founded in 1974, ILTA represents terminal companies and the suppliers that support them before Congress and federal regulatory agencies. Through education, technical collaboration, and member engagement, ILTA helps advance safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient terminal operations.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, ILTA works to strengthen the industry and support the reliable movement of essential liquid commodities throughout the global supply chain.
Our Mission
To provide resources that enable the liquid terminal industry, our members, and the communities they serve to thrive.
Accomplished through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities.
Our Vision
To be the leading advocate and primary resource for the liquid terminal industry.
The ILTA Way
Our Core Values
The following principles and beliefs reflect what is truly important to us as an organization:
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Safety, Environmental, and Operational Excellence
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Engaged
Members
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Innovative
Solutions
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OUR Global Network
A Global Member Network
ILTA members operate across the United States and internationally, providing the storage and transportation logistics that move essential liquid commodities through global supply chains and fuel economies worldwide.
Terminal Operators
ILTA’s terminal members operate liquid terminals and above-ground storage tank facilities that serve as key links in the nation’s supply chain. These facilities connect with major modes of liquid transportation, including ships, barges, tank trucks, railcars, and pipelines, to provide critical storage and handling services for essential products.
The products stored and handled by terminal facilities include chemicals, crude oil, petroleum products, renewable fuels, asphalt, animal fats and oils, vegetable oils, molasses, fertilizers, and other bulk liquids. These facilities serve a broad customer base, including oil producers, chemical manufacturers, food producers, utilities, transportation companies, commodity brokers, government agencies, and the military.
Industry Suppliers
ILTA supplier members provide the equipment, technologies, services, and expertise that support the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and modernization of liquid terminal facilities. Their capabilities include engineering, permitting, automation, inspection, environmental services, specialized equipment, and other solutions that help terminals operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Working alongside terminal operators, ILTA supplier members help address complex operational challenges while supporting the continued advancement of the liquid terminal industry.
Where the Liquid Terminal Industry Comes Together
Connect with terminal operators and suppliers to strengthen operations, inform policy, and build valuable business relationships.
