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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 facility segment
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2
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 on the U.S. West Coast | 8
MatNav | SSAT |
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS |
Number of terminal facilities on which SSAT provides terminal and stevedoring services on the U.S. West Coast | 3

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