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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 1,336,541
Eastern U.S. Terminal Operations |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 52,800

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