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Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Aug. 26, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cargo Claim [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$ 5,900,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 26,800,000	$ 31,400,000

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- Definition

The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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- Definition

Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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No definition available.

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