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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details 2) (APSI, Aloha-class dual-fuel capable containership, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
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APSI | Aloha-class dual-fuel capable containership
     
Property and equipment      
Number of 3,600 twenty-foot equivalent units Aloha-class container ships to be constructed 2us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationMinimumQuantityRequired
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Cost for construction of containerships $ 418.0us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationPurchases
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Payments under the agreement   $ 0matx_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationInitialPayment
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$ 8.4matx_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationInitialPayment
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