SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Nature of business
Limited partner interest (as a percent)	98.00%
General partner interest (as a percent)	2.00%		2.00%
Basis of presentation and use of estimates
Allocated general and administrative expenses	$ 2,782,000	$ 2,740,000
Allocated insurance charges	914,000	958,000
Reimbursement of bonus awards	375,000	313,000
Accounting for terminal and pipeline operations
Revenue recognized from proceeds of sale of product gained	3,600,000	4,200,000
Recognized revenue pursuant to terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers	2,500,000	3,800,000
Trans Montaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley
Nature of business
Limited partner interest (as a percent)	19.30%
General partner interest (as a percent)	2.00%
TransMontaigne, Inc.
Basis of presentation and use of estimates
Allocated general and administrative expenses	2,800,000	2,700,000
Allocated insurance charges	900,000	1,000,000
Reimbursement of bonus awards	$ 400,000	$ 300,000