Consolidation of Navios Containers (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Fair value of Navios Containers’ outstanding shares:        
Fair value of Navios Holdings’ interest (3.7%) $ 6,269      
Fair value of noncontrolling interest (96.3%) 165,474      
Total fair value of Navios Containers’ outstanding shares 171,743      
Current assets (including cash and restricted cash of $24,400) 27,705      
Vessels 376,133      
Favorable lease terms 31,342      
Long term receivable from affiliate companies 7,313      
Other long term assets 1,099      
Long term debt assumed (including current portion) (199,000)      
Current liabilities (14,727)      
Fair value of Navios Containers’ net assets 229,865      
Bargain gain upon obtaining control $ 58,122 $ 58,313 $ 0 $ 0