Document and Entity Information TransMontaigne Inc. Represents TransMontaigne Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent, Morgan Stanley. Ownership Company One [Member] Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the common parent, Morgan Stanley. Ownership Company Two [Member] Subordinated unitholders (nil and 2,491,699 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively) Limited Partners Capital Account Subordinated, Units The subordinated unit holders share in the capital account balance. Subordinated unitholders, units issued The number of subordinated units issued. Limited Partners Capital Account Subordinated, Units Issued Subordinated unitholders, units outstanding The number of subordinated units outstanding. Limited Partners Capital Account Subordinated, Units Outstanding Award Type [Axis] Direct general and administrative expenses Direct General and Administrative Expenses This element represents direct expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with revenue generation. Allocated general and administrative expenses Allocated General and Administrative Expense Allocated expenses to manage and administer the affairs of an entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with revenue generation. These expenses are allocated from a related party who provides support to the operations. Allocated general and administrative expenses Reimbursement of bonus awards Reimbursement of Bonus Awards A portion of incentive payments to key employees of a related party whom provide support to the operations. Reimbursement of bonus awards Less: Net earnings attributable to predecessor Net Earnings Attributable to Predecessor This element represents net earnings attributable to predecessor during the reporting period. Amendment Description Distributions and repayments, net to Predecessor Distribution and Repayments, Net to Predecessor This element represents the reduction in stockholders' equity due to distributions and repayments to predecessor. Amendment Flag Reversal of Partners Capital Account Deferred Compensation This element represents the reversal of previously recognized changes in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to deferred compensation. Partners' include general, limited and preferred partners. Reversal of previously recognized equity-based compensation due to repurchase of unvested restricted phantom units Value of units issued during the period as a result of an equity based compensation plan. Issuance of Common Units Value Long Term Incentive Plan Issuance of 11,980 and 11,392 common units by our long-term incentive plan due to vesting of restricted phantom units for the period ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively The subordinated ownership interest in a partnership business. Subordinated Stock [Member] Subordinated units Proceeds from offering, underwriters' discounts and offering expenses (in dollars) Partners Capital Account Public Sale, Underwriters Discounts and Offering Expenses The amount of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses related to issuance of new units of limited partnership interest in a public offering. Issuance of common units by our long-term incentive plan due to vesting of restricted phantom units Issuance of Common Units, Units, Long Term Incentive Plan Units issued during the period as a result of an equity based compensation plan. Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements, net Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net This element represents the change in net amounts due under long term terminating services agreements. Reversal of previously recognized equity-based compensation Reversal of Previously Recognized Equity Based Compensation This element represents reversal of previously recognized equity based compensation. Non-cash distributions to TransMontaigne Inc., net Noncash Distributions Noncash distributions by the entity during the period. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Disclosure of Long Term Incentive Plan [Text Block] 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. Morgan Stanley Capital Group [Member] Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the information pertaining to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a customer of the entity. Deposits and other assets 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 Revenue recognized from proceeds of sale of product gained Represents the revenue recognized from the net proceeds from the sale of the product gained. Recognized Revenue, Proceeds from Sale of Product Gained Recognized revenue pursuant to terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers Represents the revenue recognized pursuant to the terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers. Recognized Revenue Pursuant to Terminaling Service Agreements with Affiliate Customers Terminals, pipelines and equipment Represents the terminals, pipelines and equipments, being part of property, plant and equipment. Terminals, Pipelines and Equipment [Member] Current Fiscal Year End Date Furniture, fixtures and equipment Represents furniture, fixtures and equipments, being part of property, plant and equipment. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] Basis of presentation and use of estimates Disclosure of accounting policy for the basis of presentation and use of estimates. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block] Trans Montaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Represents TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley having indirect ownership in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley [Member] Brownsville and River terminals Represents details pertaining to the Brownsville and River terminal facilities. Brownsville and River Terminals [Member] Brownsville and River facilities Southeast Terminals Represents details pertaining to the Southeast Terminals segment of the entity. Southeast Terminals [Member] Southeast terminals Pensacola terminal Represents details pertaining to the Pensacola terminal facility. Pensacola Terminal [Member] 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 Terminals and Pipelines [Member] Terminals and pipelines Represents terminals and pipelines of the entity. Furniture Fixtures and Equipments [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Represents furniture, fixtures and equipment of the entity. Equity Method Investment, Light Petroleum Product Storage Capacity Contributed Light petroleum product storage capacity contributed (in millions barrels) Represents the light petroleum product storage capacity contributed to the joint venture. Light petroleum product storage capacity contributed (in barrels) Document Period End Date Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements, Net from External Customers Noncurrent External customers 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 Related Parties Noncurrent Morgan Stanley Capital Group 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. Deposits and Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Non Current Deposits and other assets 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. Omnibus Agreement [Member] Omnibus agreement Represents information pertaining to the Omnibus agreement. Terminaling services agreement-Florida terminals and Razorback pipeline system Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Florida terminals and Razorback pipeline system. Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Florida Terminals and Razorback Pipeline System [Member] Environmental Indemnification [Member] Environmental indemnification Represents the information related to environmental indemnification. 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 Fisher Island terminal. Revenue Support Agreement Related to Oklahoma City Terminal [Member] Revenue support agreement-Oklahoma City terminal Represents information pertaining to the revenue support agreement related to the Oklahoma City terminal. Derivative, Notional Amount Notional amount Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Cushing Terminal [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Cushing terminal Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Cushing terminal. Entity [Domain] Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Brownsville LPG [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Brownsville LPG Represents information pertaining to the terminaling services agreement related to the Brownsville facilities of the entity. Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Matamoros LPG [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Matamoros LPG Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Matamoros storage facility of the entity. Operations and Reimbursement Agreement Related to Frontera [Member] Operations and reimbursement agreement-Frontera Represents information related to the operations and reimbursement agreement entered into with Frontera. Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Southeast Terminals [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Southeast terminals Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Southeast terminals. Terminaling Services Agreement Related to Collins Purvis Terminal [Member] Terminaling services agreement-Collins/Purvis terminal Represents information related to the terminaling services agreement related to the Collins/Purvis terminal facility of the entity. Related Party Transaction, Administrative Fee Payable Annual administrative fee payable Represents annual administrative fee payable to related party. Related Party Transaction, Reimbursement of Portion of Incentive Payment Grants to Key Employees Reimbursement of incentive payment grants to key employees of related party Represents reimbursement of portion of incentive payment grants to key employees of 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 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. Period, following receipt of the notice, to purchase the subject facilities by related party 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 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 percentage of fees offered by third party agreed to be paid for right of refusal to contract by the related party. Business Combination, Aggregate Losses for Indemnification Obligation Aggregate losses for indemnification obligation Represents the amount of aggregate losses for indemnification obligation related to the business combination. Related Party Transaction, Automatic Renewal Period of Service Agreement Automatic renewal period of service agreement Represents the automatic renewal period of service agreement. Related Party Transaction, Notice Period for Termination of Service Agreement Notice period for termination of service agreement Represents the notice period for termination of service agreement. Related Party Obligation Temporarily Suspended, Number of Consecutive Days for which Asset Performance Rendered Impossible Due to Force Majeure Event Number of consecutive days for which asset performance rendered impossible due to force majeure event as a result of which related party obligations would be temporarily suspended Represents the number of consecutive days for which asset performance rendered impossible due to force majeure event as a result of which related party obligations would be temporarily suspended. Related Party Transaction, Number of Business Days for Payment of Shortfall Amount Number of business days for payment of shortfall Represents the number of business days, following receipt of an invoice, for payment of any shortfall by related party if it fails to meet its minimum revenue commitment in any year. Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement, Expiration Term Expiration term of terminaling services agreement Represents expiration term of the terminaling services agreement. Related Party Transaction, Minimum Throughput, Revenue Period Period, following the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received Represents the period, following the in-service date, over which minimum throughput payments are received. Represents the capacity of barrels of tankage continued to be owned and operated independent of joint venture. Capacity of Barrels of Tankage Continued to be Owned and Operated Independent of Joint Venture Capacity of barrels of tankage continued to be owned and operated in Brownsville independent of Frontera (in barrels) Brownsville Terminals [Member] Brownsville terminals Represents details pertaining to the Brownsville terminals segment of the entity. Brownsville Terminals External customers Represents the current portion of aggregate prepayments received from external customers for goods or services to be provided in the future, as well as the current portion of 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 Customer, Current Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the current portion of aggregate prepayments received from major customers for goods or services to be provided in the future, as well as the current portion of money or property received from major 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 Major Customers, Current Payment of Rebate to Major Customer Payment of rebate to Morgan Stanley Capital Group Represents the payments done for the rebate due to customers. Period for Billing in Advance to Customers for Providing Terminaling Services Period for billing of customers in advance for terminaling services Represents the period for advance billing to customers for providing terminaling services. 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 agreed rebate as a percentage of proceeds in excess of threshold sales. Threshold Sales for Rebate Threshold sales to provide rebate Represents the minimum amount of sales to a particular customer to provide rebate to that customer. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member] LIBOR The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] Base Rate The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Consolidated EBITDA Multiplier Consolidated EBITDA multiplier Represents the consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization multiplier to calculate maximum borrowing capacity. Debt Instrument Covenant Terms Leverage Ratio Leverage ratio 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 Senior Secured Leverage Ratio Required if Senior Unsecured Notes are Issued Senior secured 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 Interest Coverage Ratio Interest coverage ratio Financial covenant representing the interest coverage ratio required to be maintained by the entity. 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 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. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms Permitted, Joint Venture Investments Subject to Liquidity Permitted JV investments subject to liquidity Represents the permitted joint venture investments subject to liquidity as per the restricted covenants of debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Liquidity Required for Permitted Joint Venture Investments Liquidity required for permitted JV investments Represents the liquidity required for permitted joint venture investments as per the restricted covenants of debt instrument. Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Consolidated Net Tangible Assets as Percentage of Other Investments Consolidated net tangible assets as a percentage of other investments Represents the consolidated net tangible assets as a percentage of other investments as a restriction included in covenants of debt instrument. Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Long-term incentive plan Represents the information related to long term incentive plan adopted by TransMontaigne Services Inc. Trans Montaigne GP [Member] TransMontaigne GP Represents TransMontaigne GP, which holds a general partner interest in the partnership. Charles L Dunlap [Member] Charles L. Dunlap Represents the CEO of the general partner and President and CEO of the entity. March 31, 2012 [Member] Represents the grants in March 31, 2012. March 31, 2012 March 31, 2010 [Member] March 31, 2010 Represents the grants in March 31, 2010. March 31, 2009 [Member] March 31, 2009 Represents the grants in March 31, 2009. March 31, 2008 Represents the grants in March 31, 2008. March 31, 2008 [Member] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES March 31, 2011 [Member] March 31, 2011 Represents the grants in March 31, 2011. Represents the grants in August 10, 2009. August 10, 2009 [Member] August 10, 2009 Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer July 18, 2008 Represents the grants in July 18, 2008. July 18, 2008 [Member] Entity Voluntary Filers Represents the details pertaining to the various periods in which share-based payment awards are granted. Grants in Period [Domain] Entity Current Reporting Status Trans Montaigne Services Inc. [Member] TransMontaigne Services Inc. Represents the TransMontaigne Services Inc., holding a limited partner interest in the partnership. Entity Filer Category TransMontaigne, Inc. Represents TransMontaigne, Inc. an indirect owner in the partnership. Trans Montaigne Inc [Member] Entity Public Float Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Additional Shares Authorized Percentage of additional units authorized on an annual basis Percentage of additional shares authorized for issuance under an established share-based compensation plan. Entity Registrant Name 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 Entity Central Index Key Schedule of Net Earnings Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings allocable to limited partners Tabular disclosure of reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings allocable to limited partners. Net Income (Loss) Allocable to General Partner Interest in Excess of Less than Distributions Payable to General Partner Interest Represents the earnings allocable to general partner interest in excess of or less than distributions payable to the general partner interest. Earnings allocable to the general partner interest less than (in excess of) distributions payable to the general partner interest Period for Declaration of Distributions Maximum Period for declaration of distribution, maximum Represents the maximum period for declaration of dividends. Schedule of Supplemental Information by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of supplemental information about business segments Tabular disclosure of supplemental information about the business segments of the entity. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Gulf Coast Terminals [Member] Gulf Coast Terminals Represents details pertaining to the Gulf Coast Terminals segment of the entity. Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System [Member] Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System Represents details pertaining to the Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System segment of the entity. River Terminals [Member] River Terminals Represents details pertaining to the River Terminals segment of the entity. Terminaling Services Fees Net Terminaling services fees, net Represents the fees received against terminaling services provided by the entity. Pipeline Transportation Fees Pipeline transportation fees Represents the fees received against the pipeline transportation services provided by the entity. Identifiable Assets Identifiable assets Represents the asset of an acquired company that can be assigned a fair value and can be reasonably expected to provide a benefit for the purchasing company in the future. Increase (Decrease) in Due to from Affiliates Due to/from TransMontaigne Inc. The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in receivables to be collected from an entity and obligations owed to an entity that is controlling, under the control of, or within the same control group as the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] ACCRUED LIABILITIES Capital Account Units Outstanding on Behalf of Sister Concern Share Based Compensation Plan Common units outstanding held on behalf of TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s long-term incentive plan Represents the common units outstanding held on behalf of the entity's sister concern's (TransMontaigne Services Inc.) long-term incentive plan. Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current Amounts due from the sale of the BOSTCO project Schedule of Limited Liability Company LLC or Limited Partnership LP Partners Ownership Interest [Table] Information related to number of units or percentage investment held by the general and limited partner of the LLC or LP. Limited Liability Company LLC or Limited Partnership LP Partners Ownership Interest [Line Items] Nature of business Mexican LPG [Member] Mexican LPG Represents the information pertaining to Mexican LPG, a company acquired by the entity. Amounts Due under Long Term Terminaling Services Agreements Net Noncurrent Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements 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. Number of barrels of active storage capacity acquired Business Acquisition, Storage Capacity Acquired Represents the storage capacity acquired in a business acquisition. Available for future grant Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Available for Grant [Roll Forward] Number of Lenders to Provide Additional Loan Commitments Number of lenders to provide additional commitments Represents the number of lenders required to provide additional loan commitments in order to qualify for an increase in the available revolving loan commitment. Related Party Transaction, Insurance Reimbursement Payable Represents annual insurance reimbursement payable to related party. Annual insurance reimbursement payable 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 the storage capacity agreed to be provided in exchange for the related party's minimum revenue commitment. Document Fiscal Year Focus Distributions payable on behalf of incentive distribution rights 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 Document Fiscal Period Focus Represents the total amount of distributions payable to the general partners during the period. Distributions payable on behalf of general partner interest General Partners Capital Account, Distribution Payable 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 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. Earnings Per Share [Table] Information about dilutive securities included in the computation of earnings per share. Grants in Period [Axis] Represents the details pertaining to the grants of share-based payment awards. Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Dilutive units included in the computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Increase in borrowing capacity Increase in borrowing capacity under the credit facility, without the approval of the lenders, but subject to the approval of the administrative agent and the receipt of additional commitments from one or more lenders. Line of Credit Facility Increase in Borrowing Capacity Proceeds from Contribution of Assets to Joint Venture Proceeds in return for contribution of assets to joint venture The cash inflow from the contribution of assets to a joint venture. Schedule of Carryover Basis of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of a carryover basis of material business combination completed during the period. Carryover basis in the assets and liabilities of the Pensacola terminal Other current assets The amount of other current assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Other Current Assets Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Property Plant and Equipment, Net The amount of property, plant and equipment, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Property, plant and equipment, net Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Goodwill The amount of goodwill reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Goodwill Legal Entity [Axis] Other assets, net-customer relationships, net Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Intangible Assets, Net The amount of other intangible assets, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Document Type Business Acquisition Carry over Basis, Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents The carryover basis of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination. Other current assets The amount of carryover basis of a business combination allocated to prepaid expenses and other current assets. Does not include amounts allocated to cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables, inventory, and assets not to be used. Business Acquisition Carry over Basis, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Acquisition Carry over Basis, Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net The amount of carryover basis of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Business Acquisition Carry over Basis, Current Liabilities Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities The amount of carryover basis of a business combination allocated to accrued expenses of the acquired entity. Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable, net Trade accounts receivable, net Business Acquisition Carry over Basis, Assets Acquired, Liabilities Assumed, Net Total carryover basis The total carryover basis of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants in Period Shares Available for Grant Number Grant (in units) Number of share units granted out of shares available for grant, during the period. Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner Distributions Increase in Distribution Declared over Previous Quarter Increase in distribution over the previous quarter (in dollars per unit) Represents the increase in per-share or per-unit cash distribution declared to a common shareholder or unit-holder by an LLC or LP over the previous quarter. Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner Distributions Percentage Increase in Distribution Declared over Same Period in Prior Year Percentage increase in distribution over the previous distribution declared for the second quarter of 2011 (in dollars per unit) Represents the percentage increase in per-share or per-unit cash distribution declared to a common shareholder or unit-holder by an LLC or LP over the same period in the prior year. Cash received in return for contribution of assets to joint venture Proceeds from Deconsolidation of Interest in Joint Venture The cash inflow in return for the contribution of assets to the joint venture upon deconsolidation. Schedule of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of other liabilities Tabular disclosure of the components of other noncurrent liabilities. Accounts Receivable from Predecessor Auditor Current Amounts receivable from predecessor auditor Represents the current portion, as of the balance sheet date, of the accounts receivable from the predecessor auditor. Storage Capacity of Terminal under Development Capacity of storage terminal under development, under BOSTCO project (in barrels) Represents the capacity of the storage terminal under development. Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Trade accounts receivable Accounts Payable, Current Trade accounts payable Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Accrued property taxes Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments Payments towards environmental remediation obligations Increase in environmental obligations Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Revision in Estimates Accrued Exchange Fee Rebate, Current Rebate due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Accrued environmental obligations Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets Capital expenditures Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Deferred equity-based compensation included in direct general and administrative expenses Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Less allowance for doubtful accounts Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Number of restricted phantom units excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset retirement obligations Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Assets, Current Total current assets Total current assets Assets. TOTAL ASSETS Billed Contracts Receivable Receivables billed to Morgan Stanley Group and others for completed projects Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Goodwill Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Carryover basis in the assets and liabilities TERMINAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS 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 Terminal Acquisitions And Dispositions Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] TERMINAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and cash equivalents Co-venturer [Member] PMI Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Common Stock [Member] Common unitholders Common units Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income [Member] Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in progress Corporate Joint Venture [Member] Frontera Operating costs and expenses and other: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Total operating costs and expenses and other Costs and Expenses Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Axis] Customer Advances and Deposits, Current Customer advances and deposits Customer Advances, Noncurrent Advance payments received under long-term terminaling services agreements Customer Advances and Deposits, Current [Abstract] Customer advances and deposits: Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Reference rate Debt instrument LONG-TERM DEBT Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Margin interest above reference rate (as a percent) Weighted average interest rate on borrowings (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period Title of Individual [Axis] Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue-ethanol blending fees and other projects Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,123 and $561, respectively Deferred financing costs Deferred revenue recorded Deferred Revenue, Additions Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized Recognized revenue for completed projects Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative [Line Items] Accounting for derivative instruments Derivative [Table] Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis Variable interest rate base received Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Fixed interest rate paid (as a percent) Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting for derivative instruments Direct Operating Costs Direct operating costs and expenses Direct operating costs and expenses Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit Distribution declared per common unit (in dollars per unit) Distribution announced per unit (in dollars per share) Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners [Abstract] Distribution declared per common unit Due from Related Parties, Current Due from affiliates Due to Related Parties, Current Due to affiliates Earnings Per Unit [Abstract] Net earnings per limited partner unit Earnings Per Share [Text Block] NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net earnings per limited partner unit NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT Foreign currency translation effect on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Deferred equity-based compensation to be amortized Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Revenue of major customer (as a percent) Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Customer who accounted for at least 10% of consolidated revenue Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental obligations Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment in joint venture Equity Method Investments Investment in joint venture Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Distributions received from joint venture Total carrying amount Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Carrying amount of assets contributed Investment value initially recorded, fair value Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Amortization period of customer relationships Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization of customer relationships Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $1,232 and $1,080, respectively Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign currency translation and transactions Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets Gain on disposition of assets Gain on disposition of assets General partner interest General Partner [Member] General Partners' Capital Account [Abstract] Less: Direct general and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense General Partners' Capital Account General partner interest (2% interest with 295,042 equivalent units outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011) General Insurance Expense Allocated insurance expense Allocated insurance charges General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding General partner units outstanding at the end of the period General partner interest, equivalent units outstanding Goodwill. Goodwill Goodwill balance Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Foreign currency translation adjustments Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill GOODWILL Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill, Impairment Loss Impairment of goodwill Impairment of goodwill GOODWILL Gross Profit Net margins Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Instrument Type [Domain] Instrument [Axis] Consolidated statements of comprehensive income Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity in earnings (loss) of joint venture Equity in loss (earnings) of joint venture Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties, Current Due from affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties Due to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Trade accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable, net Trade accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other current assets Other current assets Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Dilutive effect of restricted phantom units Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current Amounts due from insurance companies Insurance Recoveries Reimbursements from insurance companies Interest Payable, Current Interest payable Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for interest Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap Investment Income, Interest Interest income Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Land Investment in the BOSTCO project Land [Member] Land Operating Leases, Rent Expense Rental expense under operating leases Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities 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cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted Net earnings per limited partner unit-diluted (in dollars per unit) Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners Net earnings allocable to limited partners Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities 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), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic Net earnings per limited partner unit-basic (in dollars per unit) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings Net earnings Net earnings Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expenses, net Other expenses, net Other income (expenses): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Nontrade Receivables, Noncurrent [Abstract] Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements: Gain on disposition of assets recognized Gain on disposition of assets Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not designated as hedge Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Future minimum lease payments for property and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2012 (remainder of the year) Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2013 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Expected minimum sublease rentals to be received Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Other Other Assets Other Assets, Current Other current assets Other current assets OTHER LIABILITIES OTHER ASSETS, NET Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER ASSETS, NET Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets, net Other current assets, net Other Current Assets [Text Block] OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income-foreign currency translation adjustments Other Income Other Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other liabilities Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER LIABILITIES Other Inventory, Supplies, Gross Additive detergent Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss) Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Restricted phantom units Predecessor Predecessor [Member] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Partners' Capital Total partners' equity Balance Balance Total partners' equity Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased Purchase of common units by our long-term incentive plan and from affiliate Partners' Capital [Abstract] Partners' equity: Partners' Capital [Abstract] Partners' Capital Account, Deferred Compensation Deferred equity-based compensation related to restricted phantom units PARTNERS' EQUITY Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Distributions to unitholders Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased Purchase of 10,991 and 13,652 common units by our long-term incentive plan and from affiliate for the period ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering Proceeds from offering, common units Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted Conversion of subordinated units, common units Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units Proceeds from offering of 2,012,500 common units, net of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses of $2,562 Partners' Capital Account, Exchanges and Conversions Conversion of 2,491,699 subordinated units into common units Partners' Capital Account, Contributions Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions Acquisition of Pensacola Terminal from TransMontaigne Inc. in exchange for $12.8 million PARTNERS' EQUITY Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] ACCRUED LIABILITIES Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Net payments to the counterparty Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity Purchase of common units by our long-term incentive plan and from affiliate Payments of Capital Distribution Distributions paid to unitholders Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets Additions to property, plant and equipment-maintain existing facilities Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition of terminal facilities Acquisition cost of Pensacola Terminal (in dollars) Cash payment for acquisition Cash consideration paid for acquisition Additions to property, plant and equipment-expansion of facilities Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Contributions to joint venture Cash payment Payments to Acquire Land Held-for-use Additions to investment in the BOSTCO project Payments of Financing Costs Deferred debt issuance costs Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Axis] Reclassification and correction of prior period amounts Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Proceeds from (Repayments of) Secured Debt Net borrowings (repayments) of debt Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Borrowings of debt under credit facility 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 Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of assets Cash consideration received from sale of BOSTCO project Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Estimated useful lives (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net. Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Schedule of property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] FINANCIAL RESULTS BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED) FINANCIAL RESULTS BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED) Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Recognition of Deferred Revenue Amortization of deferred revenue Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Transactions with affiliates Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Revenue recognized Related Party [Domain] TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES Related Party [Axis] Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments of debt under credit facility Revenue from Related Parties Affiliates Throughput revenue Accounting for terminal and pipeline operations Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenues Total revenue Total revenue Revenue Revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Revolving loan commitment Revolving Credit Facility [Member] CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Sales Revenue, Services, Other External customers Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Forecast 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 Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued liabilities Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of other current assets Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of restricted phantom unit activity Schedule of Capital Units [Table Text Block] Schedule of number of units outstanding Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the computation of basic and diluted weighted average units Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Investment in joint venture Terminal Acquisitions And Dispositions Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Schedule of carrying amount of assets contributed to Frontera Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners, by Distribution [Table Text Block] Schedule of distribution declared per common unit attributable to the periods Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of other assets, net Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of information related to reportable segments Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of trade accounts receivable, net Long-term debt Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segments of business BUSINESS SEGMENTS Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] BUSINESS SEGMENTS Segment [Domain] 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, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Restricted phantom units Share-based Compensation Deferred equity-based compensation 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, Number of Additional Shares Authorized Automatic increase in units available for future grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Long-term incentive plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Units outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vesting (in units) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Grant (in units) 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, Number of Shares Available for Grant Units outstanding at the beginning of the period Units outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Authorized units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award Number of common units purchased Award Type [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity-based compensation plan Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Units withheld for taxes Supply Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed Contractual commitments for supply of services, labor and materials Site Contingency [Line Items] Environmental obligations Site Contingency [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Statement Statement [Line Items] Consolidated statements of partners' equity Consolidated statements of cash flows Business Segments [Axis] Consolidated balance sheets Consolidated balance sheets SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Unrealized gain (loss) on derivates Unrealized gain on derivative instrument Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average limited partner units outstanding-diluted (in units) Diluted weighted average units Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Computation of basic and diluted weighted average units reconciliation Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic Weighted average limited partner units outstanding-basic (in units) Basic weighted average units Increase in Estimate of Insurance Recoveries Increase in estimate of insurance recoveries Represents the increase in the estimate of insurance recoveries. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Shares Available for Grant Number Number of share units forfeited out of shares available for grant, during the period. Forfeited (in units) Forfeited (in units) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Henry M Kuchta [Member] Mr. Henry M. Kuchta Represents the member of board of directors of general partner who resigned.