ILTA President Kathryn Clay's testimony to the Surface Transportation Board on Railroad Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Jeff Weese / Thursday, May 23, 2019 0 2909 Article rating: No rating Chairman Begeman, Vice Chairman Fuchs, and Member Oberman, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of the International Liquid Terminals Association. The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) represents more than 85 companies operating liquid terminals in all 50 U.S. states and in 37 countries. Our members’ facilities form a critical link in the transportation of a wide range of liquid commodities, including crude oil, refined products, chemicals, renewable fuels, fertilizers, vegetable oils and other food grade materials. Terminals provide essential logistics services that enable domestic commerce and connect the U.S. economy with overseas markets. Read more
ILTA supports efforts to advance infrastructure bill; urges Congress, administration to remember ports, harbors, terminals Jeff Weese / Wednesday, May 15, 2019 0 2039 Article rating: No rating Kathryn Clay, president of the International Liquid Terminals Association, today applauded President Trump for highlighting the importance of infrastructure, and particularly energy infrastructure, to America’s economy: Read more
ILTA Letter on H.R. 2440 the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act Jeff Weese / Thursday, May 2, 2019 0 2856 Article rating: No rating On behalf of the Members of the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) we thank you for your bipartisan leadership in constructing and maintaining America's critical maritime infrastructure. We especially appreciate your bipartisan commitment to provide full utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF). As Chairwoman Napolitano observed at the April 10 Subcommittee hearing on this issue, "The case for federal investment is simple: we must use what we collect to maintain our ports to ensure and maintain America's global competitiveness." Read more
ILTA expands Washington advocacy with hiring of key staff Jeff Weese / Wednesday, May 1, 2019 0 2763 Article rating: No rating The International Liquids Terminal Association marked its intention to expand its advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and beyond with the hiring of two key advocacy staffers. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Petition for Certiorari in Oil Spill Case in which ILTA Filed Amicus Brief Requesting That Certiorari Be Granted Jeff Weese / Monday, April 22, 2019 0 2759 Article rating: No rating On April 22, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted certiorari in a case involving over $143 million in oil spill cleanup costs incurred when a submerged anchor pierced a tanker as it approached a New Jersey refinery. The Supreme Court will address a split among the federal circuits over the applicable standard of care terminal owners assume regarding vessel operators’ ability to safely unload cargo when entering into charter party agreements (a form of maritime contract involving the marine transport of goods) containing what are known as “safe berth” clauses. Read more