Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	3. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES At December 31, 2011, we hold a variable interest in one variable interest entity ("VIE") for which we are not the primary beneficiary. We have concluded, based on our qualitative consideration of our contract with the VIE, the operating structure of the VIE and our role with the VIE that we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. Therefore, we are not required to consolidate the operations of this VIE. The VIE is an independent affiliate that is directly engaged in the dry bulk business through the management of three trucking terminals in the North East region of the U.S. As such, this business is highly seasonal. We are involved with this VIE as a non-controlling interest. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with this unconsolidated VIE is limited to our recorded loans receivable which aggregated approximately $2.6 million at December 31, 2011. These loans are secured by a second priority lien on assets of the VIE. Severe winter weather in the fourth quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 created cash flow constraints for this VIE in the first quarter of 2011. While the VIE's business and cash flow improved throughout the remainder of 2011, as expected, we remain reliant on collateral for the repayment of our loans. During the first quarter of 2011, we recorded a $0.5 million reserve against our $2.6 million of loans receivable. This reserve was reversed during the fourth quarter of 2011 based on an assessment of the VIE's improved business performance and the Company's improved collateral position.

3. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

At December 31, 2011, we hold a variable interest in one variable interest entity ("VIE") for which we are not the primary beneficiary. We have concluded, based on our qualitative consideration of our contract with the VIE, the operating structure of the VIE and our role with the VIE that we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. Therefore, we are not required to consolidate the operations of this VIE.

The VIE is an independent affiliate that is directly engaged in the dry bulk business through the management of three trucking terminals in the North East region of the U.S. As such, this business is highly seasonal. We are involved with this VIE as a non-controlling interest. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with this unconsolidated VIE is limited to our recorded loans receivable which aggregated approximately $2.6 million at December 31, 2011. These loans are secured by a second priority lien on assets of the VIE.

Severe winter weather in the fourth quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 created cash flow constraints for this VIE in the first quarter of 2011. While the VIE's business and cash flow improved throughout the remainder of 2011, as expected, we remain reliant on collateral for the repayment of our loans. During the first quarter of 2011, we recorded a $0.5 million reserve against our $2.6 million of loans receivable. This reserve was reversed during the fourth quarter of 2011 based on an assessment of the VIE's improved business performance and the Company's improved collateral position.