Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Construction of river and estuary tanker      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Future minimum revenue $ 41,380    
Lease term 5 years    
Logistics business      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Charter hire expense $ 1,564 $ 1,521 $ 1,307
Future minimum revenue 1,137,442    
Chartered-in vessels      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Rent expense for office space 2,648 2,748 2,508
Charter hire expense $ 122,668 $ 84,114 $ 134,364