Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 09, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Letters of guarantee and letters of credit   $ 590   $ 590  
Restricted cash   5,386   $ 13,480 $ 2,564
Letter of Credit          
Restricted cash   $ 2,900      
Navios Acquisition | Revolver          
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 50,000    
Litigation settlement expense $ 775        
Settlement agreement date   Jun. 09, 2016      
Lawsuit filing date   Apr. 01, 2016      
Vitol S.A. | Navios Logistics          
Guarantee and indemnity letter   $ 12,000      
Guarantees   Navios Logistics has issued a guarantee and indemnity letter that guarantees the performance by Petrolera San Antonio S.A. (a consolidated subsidiary) of all its obligations to Vitol S.A. up to $12,000. This guarantee expires on March 1, 2018.      
Three pushboats | Navios Logistics          
Contractual Obligation   $ 10,933      
Expansion of dry port facility | Navios Logistics          
Contractual Obligation   $ 8,734