Consolidated statements of equity (Parenthetical) - shares	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Issuance of common units pursuant to our long-term incentive plan (in units)	6,972	6,498
Issuance of common units pursuant to our savings and retention program (in units)	44,798	33,205
TransMontaigne GP
General partner interest (as a percent)	2.00%	2.00%

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

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