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Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 3,800 | $ 0 | $ 3,800 | $ 800
Related Party |  |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense |  | 0 | 0 | 813
Terminal Facilities |  |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | 1,500 | 500 | 2,500 | 1,600
Terminal Facilities | Related Party |  |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 421 | $ 466 | $ 1,227 | $ 1,397

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