Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014) General Partners' Capital Account General partner interest (2% interest with 329,073 equivalent units outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) 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 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 expense Reimbursement of bonus awards Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Loss on disposition of assets Loss on disposition of assets Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates Costs and Expenses Total operating costs and expenses and other Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other expenses: Interest Expense Interest expense Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency transaction loss Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expenses Total other expenses 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 Per unit of ownership amount after tax of income (loss) available to outstanding limited partnership (LP) unit-holder when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item. Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax Net earnings per limited partner unit-basic and diluted (in dollars per unit) 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 Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type Of Partners Capital Account Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Limited Partner [Member] Common units General Partner [Member] General partner interest 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 Cash contribution to maintain its 2% general partner interest Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Distributions to unitholders Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation Equity-based compensation Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased Purchase of common units by our long-term incentive plan 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) Offering Costs, Partnership Interests Underwriting 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 (in units) 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 due to vesting of restricted phantom units (in 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 Cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates Share-based Compensation Equity-based compensation Recognition of Deferred Revenue Amortization of deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions: 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 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 Customer Deposits Utility deposits Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Trade accounts payable 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 Additional capital investments in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of assets 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 Issuance of Common Stock Net proceeds from issuance of common units Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP 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 debt 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 (used in) 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 DISPOSITIONS Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] TERMINAL DISPOSITIONS CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OTHER ASSETS, NET 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 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 EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Long Term Incentive Plan [Text Block] EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT Earnings Per Share [Text Block] NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE BUSINESS SEGMENTS Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] BUSINESS SEGMENTS FINANCIAL RESULTS BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] FINANCIAL RESULTS BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED) 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 Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting for derivative instruments Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income taxes Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net earnings per limited partner unit New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of trade accounts receivable, net (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of activity in the valuation allowance for accounts receivable - including beginning and ending balances, amounts charged to expenses and deductions credited to operations. Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts rollforward (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 (in thousands) 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 (in thousands) 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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of expected amortization expense for the customer relationships Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued liabilities (in thousands) Tabular disclosure of accrued environmental obligations. Schedule of Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued environmental obligations Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of other liabilities (in thousands) Schedule of Capital Units [Table Text Block] Schedule of number of units outstanding Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of long-term incentive plan activity 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 (in thousands) 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 Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (in thousands) 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 (in thousands) Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of financial results by quarter Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Represents Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley [Member] Morgan Stanley Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Represents TransMontaigne LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent of the entity. Ownership Company One [Member] TransMontaigne LLC-related party Represents NGL Energy Partners LP (“NGL”), a publically traded Delaware limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange Ownership Company Three [Member] NGL 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 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 Represents furniture, fixtures and equipment of the entity. Furniture Fixtures And Equipments [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum Maximum [Member] Maximum 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 Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Represents the information related to environmental indemnification. Environmental Indemnification [Member] Environmental indemnification 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 Represents details pertaining to the Brownsville and River terminal facilities. Brownsville And River Terminals [Member] Brownsville and River terminals Represents details pertaining to the Southeast Terminals segment of the entity. Southeast Terminals [Member] Southeast Terminals Represents details pertaining to the Pensacola terminal facility. Pensacola Terminal [Member] Pensacola terminal 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 Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap Derivative [Line Items] Accounting for derivative instruments Derivative, Notional Amount Notional amount Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Fixed interest rate paid (as a percent) Derivative, Fair Value, Net Derivative fair value 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 [Line Items] Transactions with affiliates 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 Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Equity-based compensation 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-Florida and Midwest terminals 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-Fisher Island terminal Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Cushing terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Cushing Terminal [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Cushing terminal Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Southeast terminals. Terminaling Services Agreement Related To Southeast Terminals [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Southeast terminals 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-Collins/Purvis 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-Baton Rouge dock 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-Frontera Represents the Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent, Morgan Stanley. Ownership Company Two [Member] Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents Frontera Brownsville LLC. Frontera Brownsville [Member] Frontera 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 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 barrels) Represent percentage of capacity of the entity's Razorback terminals covered under the agreement. Percentage of Terminals Barrels Capacity Covered under Agreement Percentage of capacity of Razorback terminals and the Razorback pipeline covered under the agreement Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract Term of lease agreement Represents the automatic renewal period of service agreement. Related Party Transaction, Automatic Renewal Period of Service Agreement Automatic renewal period of service agreement Represents information pertaining to the minimum throughput payments per the underlying agreement 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 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 revenue to be earned by the entity based on the underlying agreement. Contractual Revenue Revenue per the agreement 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 per the underlying agreement 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 Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Percentage of ownership Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Revenue recognized Represents expiration term of the terminaling services agreement. Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement, Expiration Term Expiration term of agreement Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Dispositions 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 Cost Method Investments Carrying amount of disposed operations Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Customer [Axis] Name Of Major Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to NGL Energy Partners LP, a customer of the entity. Ngl Energy Partners Lp [Member] NGL Energy Partners LP Represents the information pertaining to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a customer of the entity. Morgan Stanley Capital Group [Member] Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the information pertaining to RaceTrac Petroleum Inc., a customer of the entity. Racetrac Petroleum Inc [Member] RaceTrac Petroleum Inc Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Concentration of credit risk and trade accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Trade accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Less allowance for doubtful accounts Concentration Risk, Percentage Percentage of total revenue generated by major customer Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward] Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts during the period Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease) Charged to expenses Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deductions 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 Represents the terminals, pipelines and equipments, being part of property, plant and equipment. Terminals Pipelines And Equipment [Member] Terminals, pipelines and equipment Furniture And Fixtures [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Construction In Progress [Member] Construction in progress 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 Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Represents information pertaining to the Battleground Oil Specialty Terminal Company LLC (BOSTCO). Battleground Oil Specialty Terminal Company L L C [Member] BOSTCO Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Represents the fully subscribed storage capacity of storage tanks. Storage Capacity of Storage Tanks Fully Subscribed Capacity Storage capacity Total cost of constructed storage tanks. Storage Tanks Total Cost of Construction Storage tanks, cost of construction Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity Excess investment 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 Revenue Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales Expenses Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Net earnings (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 Affiliates 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 Deferred financing costs Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization Deposit Assets 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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Amortization expense for customer relationships Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2018 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 Affiliates 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 affiliates 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 [Roll Forward] Accrued environmental obligations Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments Payments Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Revision in Estimates Increase (decrease) 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 related party Customer Advances, Noncurrent Advance payments received under long-term terminaling services agreements Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue-ethanol blending fees and other projects Deferred Revenue, Additions Revenue billed 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] Credit Facility Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member] LIBOR Base Rate [Member] Base Rate Represents information pertaining to TLP Finance Corp. T L P Finance Corp [Member] TLP Finance Corp 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 Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity based on 4.75 times Consolidated EBITDA Represents the amount the line of credit can be increased at the entity's request under the terms of the agreement. Line of Credit Facility, Optional Increase to Maximum Borrowing Capacity Optional increase to maximum borrowing capacity 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 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) 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 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 Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) Partners' Capital Account, Units Units outstanding at the end of the period Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Partners' Capital Account, Units, Contributed TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Sale of Units [Abstract] Information related to public offering Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Common units held on behalf of TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s long-term incentive plan Represents the per unit price of the units sold in a public offering of each class of partners' capital account. Partners Capital Account Public Sale of Units Price Per Unit Public offering price of units issued pursuant to an underwritten public offering (in dollars per unit) Represents the additional units purchased by the underwriters by exercising their over-allotment option granted by the entity pursuant to an underwritten public offering. Partners Capital Account Units Sold Against Exercise of Over Allotment Option to Purchase Additional Units by Underwriters Additional units purchased by the underwriters by exercising their over-allotment option Represents the price per unit of additional units purchased by the underwriters by exercising their over-allotment option granted by the entity pursuant to an underwritten public offering. Partners Capital Account Units Sold Against Exercise of Over Allotment Option to Purchase Additional Units by Underwriters Price Per Unit Price per unit of additional units purchased by the underwriters by exercising their over-allotment option (in dollars per unit) Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units Net of Offering Costs Net proceeds from the offering, net of offering costs Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] 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] Restricted phantom units Represents the TransMontaigne Services Inc., holding a limited partner interest in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Services Inc [Member] TransMontaigne Services Inc. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Long-term incentive plan 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, Award Vesting Period Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Incentive plan activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, 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, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted Grant (in units) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vesting (in units) Net number of non-option equity instruments accrued for distributions to participants. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Accrued for distributions Unit accrual for distributions (in units) 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) The weighted average fair value of awards accrued for distribution on equity-based plans excluding option plans. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Accrual For Distribution Date Fair Value Accrual for distribution (in dollars per unit) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Units, nonvested, outstanding at the end of the period Units, nonvested, outstanding at the beginning of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Grant (in units) Net number of nonvested non-option equity instruments accrued for distributions to participants. Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, NonOption Equity Instruments, Nonvested, Accrued For Distributions Unit accrual for distributions, nonvested (in units) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Forfeited (in units) 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 Rights, Percentage Vesting (as a percent) Minimum age which an employee is required to attain in exchange for the equity-based payment award, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Attained Age Age to eligible for award Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period Service period to be eligible for award 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 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 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) 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 Due, Next Twelve Months 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years 2020 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 Represents details pertaining to the Gulf Coast Terminals segment of the entity. Gulf Coast Terminals [Member] Gulf Coast Terminals 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 Represents details pertaining to the River Terminals segment of the entity. 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 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 Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] Financial Results by Quarter Subsequent Event [Table] Represents information related to the Port Everglades, Florida hydrant system. Port Everglades Florida Hydrant System [Member] Port Everglades-hydrant system Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash payment for acquisition Partner Capital Components [Axis] Partner Capital Components [Domain] Partner Capital Components [Domain] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Information pertaining to the Omnibus Agreement. Omnibus Agreement [Member] Omnibus agreement Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Represents information related to the Mexico operations. Mexico Operations [Member] Mexico Operations Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Disposed Of By Sale Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Share Based Compensation Award Tranche One [Member] Vesting Tranche One Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Two [Member] Vesting Tranche Two Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Three [Member] Vesting Tranche Three Represents ArcLight, a private equity firm. Arc Light [Member] ArcLight