Vessels, Port Terminals and Other Fixed Assets, Net (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance $ 1,821,101  
Additions 44,707  
Adjustment for purchase of leased asset 5,243 $ 0
Transfers from deposits for vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets (137,357) $ 0
Balance 1,889,671  
Cost    
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance 2,529,488  
Additions 3,212  
Vessel impairment (40,817)  
Disposals (8,865)  
Write offs (32)  
Adjustment for purchase of leased asset (5,243)  
Transfers from deposits for vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets 137,357  
Balance 2,615,100  
Accumulated Depreciation    
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance (708,387)  
Additions (48,269)  
Vessel impairment 27,624  
Disposals 3,585  
Write offs 18  
Balance (725,429)  
Net Book Value    
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance 1,821,101  
Additions (45,057)  
Vessel impairment (13,193)  
Disposals (5,280)  
Write offs (14)  
Adjustment for purchase of leased asset (5,243)  
Transfers from deposits for vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets 137,357  
Balance $ 1,889,671