Acquisitions, Post-Acquisition Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Carson Terminal Assets
Acquisition
Total operating revenues	$ 7,180
Net income attributable to partners	2,783
Costs associated with the acquisition (a)	1,267	[1]
Northwest Products System
Acquisition
Total operating revenues	1,715
Net income attributable to partners	449
Costs associated with the acquisition (a)	$ 2,730	[1]

[1] Costs associated with the acquisitions, including costs to integrate the business, are included in the general and administrative expenses of TLLP in our condensed statements of combined consolidated operations.