SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Limited partner interest (as a percent)			98.00%
General partner interest (as a percent)			2.00%		2.00%
Allocated general and administrative expenses	$ 2,841	$ 2,835	$ 8,524	$ 8,440
Allocated insurance charges	969	944	2,776	2,812
Reimbursement of bonus awards	251	121	2,144	1,185
Revenue recognized from proceeds of sale of product gained	1,600	1,900	4,200	5,900
Recognized revenue pursuant to terminaling services agreements with affiliate customers	0	$ 500	300	$ 2,100
Florida and Midwest terminals \| TransMontaigne LLC-related party \| Environmental indemnification
Maximum liability for indemnification obligation	15,000		15,000
Brownsville and River terminals \| TransMontaigne LLC-related party \| Environmental indemnification
Maximum liability for indemnification obligation	15,000		15,000
Southeast Terminals \| TransMontaigne LLC-related party \| Environmental indemnification
Maximum liability for indemnification obligation	15,000		15,000
Pensacola terminal \| TransMontaigne LLC-related party \| Environmental indemnification
Maximum liability for indemnification obligation	$ 2,500		$ 2,500

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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.

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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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