SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER
September 2026 Announcement
As of September 2026, our total membership has reached 127.
1. September 2026 In Terms Of The Environment And KTTD
September stands out as a month for assessing the relationship between the environment and human health, as well as the management of environmental risks in chemical transport and the importance of sustainability practices in the tanker cleaning sector.
World Environmental Health Day, observed every year on 26 September, aims to draw attention to the effects of environmental conditions on human health and to emphasise the importance of a healthy, safe and sustainable environment.
As The Turkish Association Of Chemical Transport Equipment Cleaners (KTTD), we emphasise the importance, for public health and the protection of the environment, of managing chemical residues and waste in compliance with legislation, keeping wastewater under control, using resources efficiently and developing environmental responsibility awareness in tanker cleaning activities.
2. Member Activities And Cleaning Certificates
The tanker and transport container cleaning certificates used within KTTD are important for recording cleaning operations and monitoring the processes for controlling residues that may originate from previous loads. Appropriate recording and certification practices can also help prevent unnecessary repeat washing and support more effective management of resource use.
Cleaning certificate usage data for September 2026 are summarised below;
◆ Transport container cleaning certificate: 1,327. An 82.4% decrease compared with the same period of September 2025.
◆ Tanker cleaning certificate: 3,146. A 34.6% increase compared with the same period of September 2025.
The total number of cleaning certificates used in September 2026 was 4,473. Tanker cleaning certificates made up about 70.3% of the total, and transport container cleaning certificates made up 29.7%.
These indicators show that the year-on-year change moved in different directions in the two certificate categories. To assess the reasons for these changes, it is important to examine activity volume, certificate usage habits and the operational data for the relevant periods together.
3. News From Our Members
MMK ADR Mekanik Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şti. has completed its KTTD membership.
MMK ADR Mekanik Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şti., which operates at Mahmutlu Mahallesi, Sapak Sokak No: 148, in the Kavak district of Samsun, completed its KTTD membership procedures in September 2026 and started using tanker cleaning certificates.
We welcome our new member and wish them every success in their work within our association.
Alışan Den Hartogh Chemical Cleaning Facility has completed its SQAS audit with a 99% score.
Alışan Den Hartogh Kimyasal Temizleme ve Ticaret A.Ş., which operates at Dilovası OSB Mahallesi, Muallimköy Caddesi No: 11, İç Kapı No: 1, in the Gebze district of Kocaeli, has completed the SQAS Tank Cleaning assessment run by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) with an overall score of 99%.
This result is an important indicator of the facility's performance in occupational health and safety, environment, quality and operational processes within the scope of the assessment. As KTTD, we congratulate our member and wish them continued success in their sustainability and continuous improvement efforts.
4. Sector Fairs And Meeting Calendar
National and international events in chemical transport, tanker cleaning, logistics, and environment and waste management offer sector representatives opportunities to follow current developments, share information and strengthen cooperation.
21–22 October 2026 | Solids Antwerp – Belgium
Solids Antwerp 2026, to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, focuses on the transport, storage and handling of bulk solids and the process technologies used in these areas. The fair offers a chance to follow sector developments, especially for members interested in industrial processes, bulk product logistics and recycling technologies.
More information: https://www.solids-antwerp.be/
28–29 October 2026 | ITCO 2026 Members' Meeting – Antwerp, Belgium
The 2026 Members' Meeting, organised by the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO), will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 28–29 October.
The meeting brings together international stakeholders of the tank container sector and is important for safe transport, environmental performance, technical developments and cooperation within the sector. Interested members are advised to follow the meeting programme and participation conditions through ITCO's official channels.
More information: https://itco.org/
3–6 November 2026 | Ecomondo 2026 – Rimini, Italy
Ecomondo 2026, to be held in Rimini, Italy, will bring together international sector representatives working in waste management, recovery, environmental technologies and the circular economy.
For members interested in environmental sustainability, waste management and resource efficiency, the fair offers an opportunity to evaluate new technologies and international cooperation possibilities.
More information: https://www.ecomondo.com/
3–6 November 2026 | UNECE WP.15 – 120th Session, Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (WP.15) will hold its 120th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on 3–6 November 2026.
The session, which addresses regulations on the carriage of dangerous substances by road under ADR, is important for following regulatory developments in the chemical transport and logistics sector. Interested members are advised to review the meeting agenda and official documents.
More information: https://unece.org/transport/events/working-party-transport-dangerous-goods-wp15-120th-session
11–13 November 2026 | Logitrans – Türkiye, Istanbul
The International Logitrans Transport Logistics Fair will be held in Istanbul on 11–13 November 2026. Bringing together stakeholders in logistics services, transport and the supply chain, the fair offers our members active in chemical transport and tank transport an opportunity to develop new business contacts and follow sector developments.
More information and visitor registration: https://www.logitrans.istanbul/en-US
19 November 2026 | ECTA Annual Meeting 2026 – Düsseldorf, Germany
The ECTA Annual Meeting 2026, organised by the European Chemical Transport Association (ECTA), will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Thursday, 19 November 2026.
The meeting, which will address current issues in the chemical transport sector, is important for safe transport, sustainability, operational performance and cooperation among sector stakeholders.
More information and registration: https://www.ecta.com/product/ecta-annual-meeting-2026/
25–27 November 2026 | Turkchem Eurasia 2026 – Türkiye, Istanbul
To develop cooperation in the chemical transport and tanker cleaning sector, KTTD will take part in the Turkchem Eurasia 2026 Fair, to be held at the Istanbul Fair Center on 25–27 November 2026.
The fair brings together chemical producers, suppliers, distributors and other sector stakeholders, and is an important platform for our members to follow sector developments, establish new business contacts and evaluate cooperation opportunities.
Through KTTD's participation in the fair, we aim to help our members improve their communication with sector stakeholders and make use of joint working opportunities.
More information: https://turkchem.com.tr/en/
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News from EFTCO
◆ 22 September 2026 – Update EFTCO ECD Codes revision 33: Revision 33 includes grammar updates to the Turkish version and corrects the Slovenian translation.
◆ 2 September 2026 – EFTCO Food Assessment 2026: The new 2026 questionnaire can be used from 1 October 2026 and becomes mandatory on 1 January 2027.
◆ 13 July 2026 – EFTCO is growing in Estonia and welcomes KriCon Baltics OU: The Uusküla-based tank cleaning site was accepted as a new associated member after meeting EFTCO's quality requirements.
Çağla Sinem Özgen Alemdar
Environmental Engineer (MSc) - Secretary General, KTTD