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Other Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Components of other assets [Abstract] |  |
Deferred taxes | $ 5,174 | $ 9,002
Deposits for noncancelable operating leases | 24,406 | 15,189
Deposit for customs assessment (Note 20) | 40,181 | 46,653
Cash surrender value for life insurance policies | 23,172 | 18,605
Other | 18,139 | 12,004
Total other assets | $ 111,072 | $ 101,453

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