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ACQUISITION (Narrative) (Details) - Aeropost, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 15, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Total cash consideration |  | $ 28,953
Period of employment from date of closing |  | 15 months
Total consideration |  | $ 25,199
Maximum [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Total consideration | $ 5,000 |

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