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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2012
Jun. 08, 2012
Dec. 01, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS          
Number of vessels owned       18  
Number of chartered vessels       3  
Separation costs         $ 8.6
Ocean Transportation | SSAT
          
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS          
Ownership interest in SSAT (as a percent)       35.00%  
Number of terminal facilities on which SSAT provides terminal and stevedoring services to Matnav and numerous carriers       6  
Alexander & Baldwin
          
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS          
Number of publicly traded companies to be created after separation     2    
Jones Act requirement to maintain status as U.S. citizen, maximum ownership interest permitted by non-U.S. citizens (as a percent)       22.00%  
Number of shares of common stock of A&B received for each share upon separation 1        
Maximum period during which services are to be provided under Transition Services Agreement   24 months      
Capital contribution to A&B         155.7
Separation costs         8.6
Capitalized debt financing costs         1.9
Total cash outflow related to the Separation         $ 166.2