Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Rent expense for office space $ 2,508 $ 2,804 $ 2,899
Logistics business      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Charter hire expense 1,307 2,468 1,286
Future minimum revenue 262,711    
Chartered-in vessels      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Charter hire expense $ 136,920 $ 111,337 $ 116,962