Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Chartered-in vessels      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Charter hire expense $ 142,968 $ 122,668 $ 84,114
Rent expense for office space 2,876 2,648 2,748
Logistics business      
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease [Line Items]      
Charter hire expense $ 114 $ 1,564 $ 1,521