Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated balance sheets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable, net Trade accounts receivable, net Due from Related Parties, Current Due from affiliates Other Assets, Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net. Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill. Goodwill Equity Method Investments Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Carrying value of investments in unconsolidated affiliates Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets, net Other assets, net Assets TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Trade accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other liabilities Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Long-term debt Liabilities Total liabilities Partners' Capital [Abstract] Partners' equity: Limited Partners' Capital Account Common unitholders (16,124,566 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013) General Partners' Capital Account General partner interest (2% interest with 329,073 equivalent units outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013) Partners' Capital Balance Balance Total partners' equity Liabilities and Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued Common unitholders, units issued Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding Common unitholders, units outstanding Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest General partner interest (as a percent) General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding General partner interest, equivalent units outstanding Consolidated statements of comprehensive income Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Sales Revenue, Services, Other External customers Revenue from Related Parties Affiliates Revenue from affiliates Throughput revenue Revenues Total revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating costs and expenses and other: Direct Operating Costs Direct operating costs and expenses General and Administrative Expense Direct general and administrative expenses Represents the amount of annual administrative fee paid to related party during the period. Related Party Transaction, Administrative Fee Paid Allocated general and administrative expenses Annual administrative fee paid Allocated general and administrative expenses Represents amount of annual insurance reimbursement paid to related party during the period. Related Party Transaction, Insurance Reimbursement Paid Allocated insurance expense Annual insurance reimbursement paid Allocated insurance charges Represents reimbursement of portion of incentive payment grants to key employees of related party. Related Party Transaction Reimbursement of Bonus Awards Reimbursement of bonus awards Reimbursement of incentive payment grants to key employees of related party Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates Total earnings from unconsolidated affiliates Costs and Expenses Total operating costs and expenses and other Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expenses): Interest Expense Interest expense Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency transaction gain Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expenses, net Total other expenses, net Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings Net earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustments Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners Less-earnings allocable to general partner interest including incentive distribution rights Earnings allocable to general partner interest including incentive distribution rights Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners Net earnings allocable to limited partners Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic, Net of Tax Net earnings per limited partner unit-basic (in dollars per unit) Net Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted Net earnings per limited partner unit-diluted (in dollars per unit) Consolidated statements of partners' equity Statement [Table] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type Of Partners Capital Account Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Limited Partner [Member] Limited Partner [Member] Common units General Partner [Member] General Partner [Member] General partner units Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital Changes in number of units outstanding Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units Proceeds from offering of 1,667,500 common units, net of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses of $3,462 Partners' Capital Account, Contributions Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Distributions to unitholders Partners' Capital Account, Deferred Compensation Deferred equity-based compensation related to restricted phantom units Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased Purchase of 4,002 and 13,069 common units by our long-term incentive plan and from affiliate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified into loss upon the sale of the Mexico operations Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering Public offering of common units (in units) The amount of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses related to issuance of new units of limited partnership interest in a public offering. Partners Capital Account Public Sale, Underwriters Discounts and Offering Expenses Proceeds from offering, underwriters' discounts and offering expenses (in dollars) Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased Purchase of common units by our long-term incentive plan and from affiliate Units issued during the period as a result of an equity based compensation plan. Issuance of Common Units, Units, Long Term Incentive Plan Issuance of common units by our long-term incentive plan due to vesting of restricted phantom units Consolidated statements of cash flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates Total cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates Share-based Compensation Deferred equity-based compensation Recognition of Deferred Revenue Amortization of deferred revenue This element represents the change in net amounts due under long term terminating services agreements. Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements, net Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties, Current Due from affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Trade accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties Due to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Total additional capital investments in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Borrowings of debt under credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments of debt under credit facility Payments of Financing Costs Deferred issuance costs Payments of Capital Distribution Distributions paid to unitholders Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity Purchase of common units by our long-term incentive plan Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Foreign currency translation effect on cash Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for interest Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Property, plant and equipment acquired with accounts payable SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES TERMINAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] TERMINAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Current Assets [Text Block] OTHER CURRENT ASSETS PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET GOODWILL Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES OTHER ASSETS, NET Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER ASSETS, NET ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] ACCRUED LIABILITIES OTHER LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER LIABILITIES LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] LONG-TERM DEBT PARTNERS' EQUITY Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] PARTNERS' EQUITY LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Disclosure of compensation-related costs for the long-term incentive plan, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, incentive distributions and deferred compensation arrangements. Disclosure of Long Term Incentive Plan [Text Block] LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT Earnings Per Share [Text Block] NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE BUSINESS SEGMENTS Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] BUSINESS SEGMENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENT Disclosure of accounting policy for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Nature of Business [Policy Text Block] Nature of business Disclosure of accounting policy for the basis of presentation and use of estimates. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation and use of estimates Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting for terminal and pipeline operations Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and cash equivalents Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, plant and equipment Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental obligations Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset retirement obligations Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity-based compensation plan Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign currency translation and transactions Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income taxes Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net earnings per limited partner unit Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of trade accounts receivable, net (in thousands) Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block] Schedule of customer who accounted for at least 10% of consolidated revenue Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of other current assets (in thousands) Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of property, plant and equipment, net (in thousands) Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of goodwill (in thousands) Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Summary of investments in unconsolidated affiliates Tabular disclosure of earnings from equity method investments in the common stock. Schedule of Earnings from Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of earnings (losses) from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Table Text Block] Schedule of additional capital investments in unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation. Schedule of Dividends or Distributions from Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates Tabular disclosure of combined financial information of equity method investments in the common stock. Schedule of Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information [Table Text Block] Summary of financial information of unconsolidated affiliates Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of other assets, net (in thousands) Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued liabilities (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of the components of other noncurrent liabilities. Schedule of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of other liabilities Schedule of Capital Units [Table Text Block] Schedule of number of units outstanding Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of restricted phantom unit activity Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings allocable to limited partners. Schedule of Net Earnings Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings allocable to limited partners Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member, by Distribution [Table Text Block] Schedule of distribution declared per common unit attributable to the periods Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of information related to financial performance of business segments (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of supplemental information about the business segments of the entity. Schedule of Supplemental Information by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of supplemental information about consolidated business segments Information related to number of units or percentage investment held by the general and limited partner of the LLC or LP. Schedule of Limited Liability Company LLC or Limited Partnership LP Partners Ownership Interest [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Represents TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley having indirect ownership in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Inc And Morgan Stanley [Member] Trans Montaigne Inc, and Morgan Stanley [Member] Limited Liability Company LLC or Limited Partnership LP Partners Ownership Interest [Line Items] Nature of business Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest Limited partner interest (as a percent) Represents the percentage of ownership in an entity that was sold by its owner to another party. Ownership interest sold (as a percent) Represents the percentage ownership of the entity that was transferred as part of the sale. Limited partnership interest transferred as part of sale (as a percent) Represents the number of common units in a related party that would be exchanged for one common unit of the entity per a proposed merger transaction. Number of common units of related party to be received per entity common unit Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates [Abstract] Basis of presentation and use of estimates Accounting for Operations [Abstract] Accounting for terminal and pipeline operations Represents the revenue recognized from the net proceeds from the sale of the product gained. Recognized Revenue, Proceeds from Sale of Product Gained Revenue recognized from proceeds of sale of product gained Represents the revenue recognized pursuant to the terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers. Recognized Revenue, Pursuant to Terminaling Service Agreements with Affiliate Customers Recognized revenue pursuant to terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Represents terminals and pipelines of the entity. Terminals And Pipelines [Member] Terminals and Pipelines [Member] Represents furniture, fixtures and equipment of the entity. Furniture Fixtures And Equipments [Member] Furniture, Fixtures and Equipments [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Estimated useful lives Site Contingency [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Represents TransMontaigne Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent, Morgan Stanley. Ownership Company One [Member] Ownership Company One [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents details pertaining to the Florida and Midwest terminals. Florida And Midwest Terminals [Member] Florida and Midwest Terminals [Member] Represents details pertaining to the Brownsville and River terminal facilities. Brownsville And River Terminals [Member] Brownsville and River Terminals [Member] Brownsville and River facilities Represents details pertaining to the Southeast Terminals segment of the entity. Southeast Terminals [Member] Southeast Terminals [Member] Southeast terminals Represents details pertaining to the Pensacola terminal facility. Pensacola Terminal [Member] Pensacola Terminal [Member] Site Contingency [Line Items] Environmental obligations Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date Obligation of TransMontaigne Inc. to indemnify the entity against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses Maximum liability for indemnification obligation Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract] Income taxes Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations Provision for U.S. federal income taxes Earnings Per Unit [Abstract] Net earnings per limited partner unit Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Represents information pertaining to the Omnibus agreement. Omnibus Agreement [Member] Omnibus Agreement [Member] Represents the information related to environmental indemnification. Environmental Indemnification [Member] Environmental Indemnification [Member] Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Florida and Midwest terminals. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Florida And Midwest Terminals [Member] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Florida and Midwest Terminals [Member] Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Fisher Island terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Fisher Island Terminal [Member] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Fisher Island Terminal [Member] Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Cushing terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Cushing Terminal [Member] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Cushing Terminal [Member] Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Southeast terminals. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Southeast Terminals [Member] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Southeast Terminals [Member] Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Collins/Purvis terminal facility of the entity. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Collins Purvis Terminal [Member] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Collins Purvis Terminal [Member] Represents information pertaining to the barge dock services agreement related to the Baton Rouge dock. Barge Dock Services Agreement Related To Baton Rouge Dock [Member] Barge Dock Services Agreement Related to Baton Rouge Dock [Member] Represents information related to the operations and reimbursement agreement entered into with Frontera. Operations And Reimbursement Agreement Related To Frontera [Member] Operations and Reimbursement Agreement Related to Frontera [Member] Represents the Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent, Morgan Stanley. Ownership Company Two [Member] Ownership Company Two [Member] Corporate Joint Venture [Member] Corporate Joint Venture [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario Forecast [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Transactions with affiliates Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Percentage of ownership Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) Represents the notice period for termination of service agreement. Related Party Transaction, Notice Period for Termination of Service Agreement Notice period for termination of service agreement Represents the percentage of purchase price offered by third party bidder agreed to be paid for right of refusal to purchase the entity's assets by the related party. Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Purchase Price Offered by Third Party Bidder Agreed to be Paid for Right of First Refusal to Purchase Assets of Entity Percentage of purchase price offered by third party bidder agreed to be paid for right of refusal to purchase the entity's assets Represents the period, following receipt of the notice, to purchase the subject facilities by related party. Related Party Transaction, Period after Receipt of Notice to Purchase Subject Facilities Period, following receipt of the notice, to purchase the subject facilities by related party Represents the percentage of fees offered by third party agreed to be paid for right of refusal to contract by the related party. Related Party Transaction, Percentage of Fees Offered by Third Party Agreed to be Paid for Right of First Refusal to Contract Percentage of fees offered by third party agreed to be paid for right of refusal to contract Represents the amount of indemnification assets (amounts to be reimbursed if and when certain assumed liabilities are paid) recognized at the acquisition date of a business combination, if aggregate losses do not exceed a specified amount. Business Combination, Indemnification Assets Amount as of Acquisition Date if Aggregate Losses Do Not Exceed Specified Amount Liability for indemnification obligation, if aggregate losses do not exceed specified amount Represents the amount of aggregate losses for indemnification obligation related to the business combination. Business Combination, Aggregate Losses for Indemnification Obligation Aggregate losses for indemnification obligation Represents the amount of indemnification assets (amounts to be reimbursed if and when certain assumed liabilities are paid) recognized at the acquisition date of a business combination, related to environmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws. Business Combination, Indemnification Assets Amount as of Acquisition Date Due to Environmental Claim Additions or Modifications Liability for indemnification obligation related to environmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws Represents the automatic renewal period of service agreement. Related Party Transaction, Automatic Renewal Period of Service Agreement Automatic renewal period of service agreement Represents the notice period served by the entity for termination of the service agreement. Related Party Transaction, Notice Period to be Served by Entity for Termination of Service Agreement Notice period to be served by the entity for termination of service agreement effective at any time after July 31, 2023 Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract Term of lease agreement Represents the percentage of the capacity covered with Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P. Lessor Leasing Arrangements Operating Leases Percentage of Capacity Covered Percentage of the capacity covered with Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P. Represents the number of individual terminals that Morgan Stanley Capital Group may terminate terminaling services agreement with respect to after January 31, 2015 with at least 18 months notice. Related Party Transaction, Termination of Service Agreement Number of Terminals Number of terminals that may be involved in termination of agreement Represents the number of consecutive days for which diminution in the storage capacity the entity makes available to related party due to force majeure event as a result of which related party's minimum revenue commitment would be reduced proportionately for the duration of the force majeure event. Related Party Obligation, Reduced Proportionately, Number of Consecutive Days for which Diminution in Storage Capacity Due to Force Majeure Event Number of consecutive days for which diminution in the storage capacity the entity makes available to related party due to force majeure event as a result of which related party's minimum revenue commitment would be reduced proportionately Represents the storage capacity agreed to be provided in exchange for the related party's minimum revenue commitment. Related Party Transaction, Storage Capacity in Exchange for Minimum Revenue Commitment Storage capacity agreed to be provided in exchange for related party's minimum revenue commitment (in barrels) Represents information pertaining to the minimum throughput payments for the first three years from related party. Minimum Throughput Payments from Related Parties for First Three Years Minimum throughput payments for the first three years Represents the first period, following the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received. Related Party Transaction, Minimum, Throughput Revenue for First Period First period, following the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received Represents information pertaining to the minimum throughput payments for the remaining seven years from related party. Minimum Throughput Payments from Related Parties for Remaining Seven Years Minimum throughput payments for the remaining seven years Represents the remaining period, following the first three year period after the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received. Related Party Transaction, Minimum, Throughput Revenue for Remaining Period Remaining period, following the first three year period after the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Revenue recognized Schedule of Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Table] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals by Transaction [Axis] Significant Acquisitions And Disposals Transaction [Domain] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Transaction [Domain] Represents information pertaining to the Battleground Oil Specialty Terminal Company LLC (BOSTCO). Battleground Oil Specialty Terminal Company L L C [Member] Battleground Oil Specialty Terminal Company LLC [Member] Represents information related to the Mexico operations. Mexico Operations [Member] Mexico Operations [Member] Mexico operations Represents information pertaining to the Kinder Morgan Battleground Oil, LLC, L.P. (Kinder Morgan). Kinder Morgan Battleground Oil L L C [Member] Kinder Morgan Battle Ground Oil LLC [Member] Capital Units by Class [Axis] Capital Unit Class [Domain] Capital Unit, Class [Domain] Capital Unit Class A [Member] Capital Unit, Class A [Member] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items] ACQUISITIONS Represents the percentage of voting equity interests acquired by the entity in the significant acquisition. Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Ownership interest acquired (as a percent) Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds Cost of voting interest acquired Represents the number of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of the significant acquisition. Number of Storage Tanks Construction of which is Involved in Initial Phase of Significant Acquisition Number of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of acquisition Represents the storage capacity of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of the significant acquisition. Storage Capacity of Storage Tanks Construction of which is Involved in Initial Phase of Significant Acquisition Storage capacity of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of acquisition (in barrels) Represents the estimated construction cost of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of the significant acquisition. Estimated Construction Cost of Storage Tanks Construction of which is Involved in Initial Phase of Significant Acquisition Estimated construction cost of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase of acquisition Represents the estimated cost approved for an expansion of the project. Project Expansion Cost Cost of project expansion Represents the number of ultra low sulphur diesel tanks involved in the expansion phase of the significant acquisition. Number of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Tanks Involved in Expansion Phase of Significant Acquisition Number of ultra low sulphur diesel tanks involved in the expansion phase of acquisition Represents the number of barrels in each ultra low sulphur diesel tank involved in the expansion phase of acquisition. Number of Barrels in Each Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Tank Involved in Expansion Phase of Significant Acquisition Number of barrels in each ultra low sulphur diesel tank Represents the high-speed loading rate of barrels per hour involved in the expansion phase of acquisition. High Speed Loading Rate of Barrels Per Hour Involved in Expansion Phase of Significant Acquisition High-speed loading rate of barrels per hour involved in the expansion phase of acquisition (in barrels) Represents the number of barrels involved in the expansion phase of acquisition. Number of Barrels Involved in Expansion Phase of Significant Acquisition Number of barrels involved in the expansion phase of acquisition Represents the fully subscribed storage capacity of storage tanks after completion of the initial phase and expansion projects. Storage Capacity of Storage Tanks Fully Subscribed Capacity Fully subscribed storage capacity of storage tanks after initial phase and expansion projects Represents the estimated overall construction cost of storage tanks, the construction of which is involved in the initial phase and expansion phase of the significant acquisition. Estimated Overall Construction Cost of Storage Tanks Including Expansion Project Estimated overall construction cost of storage tanks including initial phase and expansion projects The value of all consideration expected to be given or receive by the Entity in the significant acquisition or disposal. Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Acquisition Expected Costs or Sale Proceeds Expected total payments for the initial and expansion projects Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Cash proceeds from sale of operations Cash Divested from Deconsolidation Amount in bank accounts related sale of operations Represents the storage capacity sold by the entity in the significant acquisition or disposal. Significant Acquisitions and Disposals Storage Capacity Sold Number of barrels of active storage capacity sold Represents the length of pipelines connecting the terminal to the entity's pipelines sold under disposition of business operations. Length of Pipelines Connecting Terminal to Entity's Pipelines Sold under Disposition of Operations Length of pipelines connecting the terminal to the entity's pipelines sold under disposition of operations Equity Method Investment, Amount Sold Carrying amount of disposed operations Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Loss on disposition of assets Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Trade accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Less allowance for doubtful accounts Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Customer [Axis] Name Of Major Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a customer of the entity. Morgan Stanley Capital Group [Member] Morgan Stanley Capital Group [Member] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Customer who accounted for at least 10% of consolidated revenue Concentration Risk, Percentage Percentage of total revenue generated by major customer Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current Amounts due from insurance companies Other Inventory, Supplies, Gross Additive detergent Represents the sum total of the carrying amount of the asset transferred to a third party for security purposes and other current assets not separately disclosed in the taxonomy. Deposits and Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current Deposits and other assets Insurance Recoveries Reimbursements from insurance companies Land [Member] Land [Member] Represents the terminals, pipelines and equipments, being part of property, plant and equipment. Terminals Pipelines And Equipment [Member] Terminals, Pipelines and Equipment [Member] Furniture And Fixtures [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Construction In Progress [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Represents details pertaining to the Brownsville terminals segment of the entity. Brownsville Terminals [Member] Brownsville Terminals [Member] Brownsville Terminals Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Represents the light petroleum product storage capacity. Equity Method Investment, Light Petroleum Product Storage Capacity Light petroleum product storage capacity (in barrels) Represents the investment in equity method investee, amount of excess investment related to the capitalization of interest on investment. Equity Method Investments, Interest Cost Capitalized Excess investment related to capitalization of interest on investments Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information Net Assets [Abstract] Balance sheets: Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets Long-term assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Current liabilities The amount of net assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information Net Assets Net assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract] Statements of comprehensive income (loss): Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Operating revenue Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales Operating expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Net earnings (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) Nontrade Receivables, Noncurrent [Abstract] Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements: Represents the amount due from external customers under long term terminaling services agreements. Such amounts are expected to be collected after one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net from External Customers Noncurrent External customers Represents the amount due from major customers under long-term terminaling services agreements. Such amounts are expected to be collected after one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net from Related Parties Noncurrent Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the net amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements. Such amounts are expected to be collected after one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net Noncurrent Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,791 and $2,303, respectively Deferred financing costs Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $1,586 and $1,485, respectively Represents the sum total of the carrying amount of the asset transferred to a third party for security purposes and other noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the taxonomy. Deposits and Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Non Current Deposits and other assets Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization of customer relationships Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Amortization period of customer relationships Customer Advances and Deposits, Current [Abstract] Customer advances and deposits: Represents the aggregate prepayments received from external customers for goods or services to be provided in the future, as well as the money or property received from external customers that are to be returned upon satisfactory contract completion or as partial prepayment for goods or services to be provided in the future. Customer Advances and Deposits from External Customers External customers Represents the aggregate prepayments received from related party for goods or services to be provided in the future, as well as money or property received from related party that are to be returned upon satisfactory contract completion or as partial prepayment for goods or services to be provided in the future. Customer Advances and Deposits from Related Party Morgan Stanley Capital Group Customer Advances and Deposits, Current Customer advances and deposits Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Accrued property taxes Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Accrued environmental obligations Interest Payable, Current Interest payable Accrued Exchange Fee Rebate, Current Rebate due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other Represents the period for advance billing to customers for providing terminaling services. Period for Billing in Advance to Customers for Providing Terminaling Services Period for billing of customers in advance for terminaling services Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments Payments towards environmental remediation obligations Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase in remediation obligations due to change in estimate Represents the agreed rebate as a percentage of proceeds in excess of threshold sales. Agreed Rebate as Percentage of Proceeds in Excess of Threshold Sales Agreed rebate as a percentage of proceeds in excess of threshold sales Represents the minimum amount of sales to a particular customer to provide rebate to that customer. Threshold Sales for Rebate Threshold sales to provide rebate Represents the payments made for the rebate due to related party. Payment of Rebate to Related Party Payment of rebate to Morgan Stanley Capital Group Customer Advances, Noncurrent Advance payments received under long-term terminaling services agreements Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue-ethanol blending fees and other projects Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized Recognized revenue on a straight line basis for completed projects Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Line Of Credit [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Represents information pertaining to TLP Finance Corp. T L P Finance Corp [Member] TLP Finance Corp [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Long-term debt Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity Represents the consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization multiplier to calculate maximum borrowing capacity. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Consolidated EBITDA Multiplier Consolidated EBITDA multiplier Represents the maximum borrowing capacity as calculated based on 4.75 multiplied by consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as of the balance sheet date. Line of Credit Facility, Calculated Maximum Borrowing Capacity Based on 4.75 Times Consolidated EBITDA Maximum borrowing capacity based on 4.75 times Consolidated EBITDA Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Reference rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Margin interest above reference rate (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Commitment fee on unused amount of commitments (as a percent) Represents the other investments as a percentage of consolidated net tangible assets as a restriction included in covenants of debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Other Investments as Percentage of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets Other investments as a percentage of consolidated net tangible assets Represents the permitted joint venture investments subject to liquidity as per the restricted covenants of debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Permitted, Joint Venture Investments Subject to Liquidity Permitted JV investments subject to liquidity Represents the other joint venture investments subject to liquidity as per the restricted covenants of debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Other Joint Venture Investments Subject to Liquidity Other permitted JV investments subject to liquidity Financial covenant representing the leverage ratio (i.e., the ratio of the company's consolidated indebtedness to its consolidated net income) required to be maintained by the entity. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Leverage Ratio Leverage ratio Financial covenant representing the senior secured leverage ratio (i.e., the ratio of company's consolidated secured indebtedness to the company's consolidated EBITDA) required to be maintained by the entity in the event that senior unsecured notes are issued. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Required if Senior Unsecured Notes are Issued Senior secured leverage ratio Financial covenant representing the interest coverage ratio required to be maintained by the entity. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Interest Coverage Ratio Interest coverage ratio Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period Weighted average interest rate on borrowings (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Outstanding borrowings under credit facility Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Outstanding borrowings under letters of credit Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) Represents the amount of independent assets of the entity. Amount of Independent Assets Amount of independent assets Represents the amount of independent operations of the entity. Amount of Independent Operations Amount of independent operations Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries Restricted net assets Schedule of information of the varying rights, preferences and privileges of each class of partner's equity. Schedule of Partners Equity by Class [Table] Partners Equity by Class [Line Items] Partner's equity Partners' Capital Account, Units Units outstanding at the end of the period Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Represents the information related to long term incentive plan adopted by TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Phantom Share Units P S Us [Member] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Represents TransMontaigne GP, which holds a general partner interest in the partnership. Trans Montaigne G P [Member] Trans Montaigne GP [Member] Represents the TransMontaigne Services Inc., holding a limited partner interest in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Services Inc [Member] Trans Montaigne Services Inc, [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Long-term incentive plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Authorized units Represents the percent of the total outstanding common and subordinated units, if any, at the end of the preceding year that will automatically increase annually the aggregate amount of units available for grant awards. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Total Outstanding Common and Subordinated Units for Automatic Annual Increase of Grant Awards Authorized Percentage of total outstanding common and subordinated units authorized for automatic increase in grant awards authorized on an annual basis Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award Number of common units purchased Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Available for Grant [Roll Forward] Available for future grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Units outstanding at the end of the period Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized Automatic increase in units available for future grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Grant (in units) Grant (in units) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Restricted phantom units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Units outstanding at the end of the period Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vesting (in units) Restricted phantom units vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] NYSE closing price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Grant (in dollars per unit) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vesting (in dollars per unit) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Additional disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting period Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Deferred equity-based compensation included in direct general and administrative expenses Supply Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed Contractual commitments for supply of services, labor and materials Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2014 (remainder of the year) Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Expected minimum sublease rentals to be received Operating Leases, Rent Expense Rental expense under operating leases General Partners' Capital Account [Abstract] Less: Represents the amount of incentive obligation payable during the period to a limited liability corporation managing member or limited partnership general partner. Incentive Distributions, Distribution Payable Distributions payable on behalf of incentive distribution rights Represents the total amount of distributions payable to the general partners during the period. General Partners Capital Account, Distribution Payable Distributions payable on behalf of general partner interest Represents the earnings allocable to general partner interest in excess of or less than distributions payable to the general partner interest. Net Income (Loss), Allocable to General Partner Interest in Excess of Less than Distributions Payable to General Partner Interest Earnings allocable to general partner interest less than (in excess of) distributions payable to general partner interest Represents the amount of unvested long-term incentive plan grants distribution payable during the period to a limited liability corporation managing member or limited partnership general partner. Unvested Long Term Incentive Plan Grants Distributions Payable Less distribution payable on behalf of unvested long-term incentive plan grants Aggregate amount of net income allocated to limited partners net of distribution payable on behalf of unvested long-term incentive plan grants. Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners Net of Unvested Long Term Incentive Plan Grants Distributions Payable Net earnings allocable to limited partners for calculating net earnings per limited partner unit Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic Basic weighted average units Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Diluted Diluted weighted average units Represents the maximum period for declaration of dividends. Period for Declaration of Distributions Maximum Period for declaration of distribution, maximum Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners [Abstract] Distribution declared per common unit Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit Distribution declared per common unit (in dollars per unit) Distribution announced per unit (in dollars per unit) Represents details pertaining to the Gulf Coast Terminals segment of the entity. Gulf Coast Terminals [Member] Gulf Coast Terminals [Member] Represents details pertaining to the Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System segment of the entity. Midwest Terminals And Pipeline System [Member] Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System [Member] Represents details pertaining to the River Terminals segment of the entity. River Terminals [Member] River Terminals [Member] River Terminals Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segments of business Represents the fees received against terminaling services provided by the entity. Terminaling Services Fees Net Terminaling services fees, net Represents the fees received against the pipeline transportation services provided by the entity. Pipeline Transportation Fees Pipeline transportation fees Other Income Other Gross Profit Net margins This element represents direct expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with revenue generation. Direct General and Administrative Expenses Direct general and administrative expenses, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets Capital expenditures Represents the sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of the identifiable assets recognized by segment. Business Segment, Identifiable Assets Identifiable assets Other Assets Other Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event Per unit of ownership amount of increase over previous quarter in cash distributions declared to unit-holder of a limited partnership (LP). Distribution to limited partner increase in distribution declared per unit Increase in distribution to limited partners (in dollars per unit) Represents Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley [Member] Morgan Stanley [Member] Represents NGL Energy Partners LP (“NGL”), a publically traded Delaware limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange Ownership Company Three [Member] NGL Represents TransMontaigne, Inc. an indirect owner in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Inc [Member] Trans Montaigne Inc [Member]