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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details2) (CLX2 Service, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Liabilities of Disposal Group (Including Discontinued Operation) |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 4.9
Expenses incurred | 4.5
Amounts paid | (9.4)
Balance, end of period | 0
Container and charter liabilities |
Liabilities of Disposal Group (Including Discontinued Operation) |
Balance, beginning of period | 4.8
Expenses incurred | 4.5
Amounts paid | (9.3)
Other contractual liabilities |
Liabilities of Disposal Group (Including Discontinued Operation) |
Balance, beginning of period | 0.1
Expenses incurred | 0
Amounts paid | $ (0.1)

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