TransMontaigne Partners L.P.
Annual Report 2008

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Use these links to rapidly review the documentTABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATATable of ContentsUNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549FORM 10-K(Mark One) ý Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008ORo Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934For the transition period to Commission File Number 001-32505TRANSMONTAIGNE PARTNERS L.P.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)Delaware 34-2037221(State or other jurisdiction ofincorporation ororganization) (I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.)Suite 3100, 1670 BroadwayDenver, Colorado 80202(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)(303) 626-8200(Telephone number, including area code)Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchangeon Which RegisteredCommon Limited PartnerUnits New York Stock ExchangeSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:NONE Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No ý Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filingrequirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, tothe best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment tothis Form 10-K. o Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. Seethe definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer ý Non-accelerated filer o(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company o Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes o No ý The aggregate market value of common limited partner units held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2008 was $242,555,810.98, computedby reference to the last sale price ($27.02 per common unit) of the registrant's common limited partner units on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30,2008. The number of the registrant's common limited partner units outstanding on February 27, 2009 was 9,952,867.DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCENone.Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page No. Part I 1 and 2. Business and Properties 11A. Risk Factors 261B. Unresolved Staff Comments 393. Legal Proceedings 394. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 39 Part II 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Units, Related Unitholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 406. Selected Financial Data 457. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 467A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks 648. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 669. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 1009A. Controls and Procedures 1009B. Other Information 102 Part III 10. Directors, Executive Officers of Our General Partner and Corporate Governance 10211. Executive Compensation 10912. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Unitholder Matters 11413. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 11714. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 121 Part IV 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 123Table of Contents Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to such reports, will beavailable free of charge on our website at www.transmontaignepartners.com under the heading "Unitholder Information," "SEC Filings" as soon asreasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this annual reporton Form 10-K (without exhibits) will be furnished without charge to any unitholder who sends a written request to our offices, addressed as follows:TransMontaigne Partners L.P., Attention: Investor Relations, 1670 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado 80202.CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This annual report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, including the following:•certain statements, including possible or assumed future results of operations, in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of FinancialCondition and Results of Operations;" •any statements contained in this annual report regarding the prospects for our business or any of our services or our ability to paydistributions; •any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "may," "seeks," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "continues,""estimates," "plans," "targets," "predicts," "attempts," "is scheduled," or similar expressions; and •other statements contained in this annual report regarding matters that are not historical facts. Our business and results of operations are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Because of theserisks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned not toplace undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. Important factors, many of which are described in more detail in "Item 1A. Risk Factors," that could cause actual results to differ materially from ourexpectations include, but are not limited to:•a lack of access to new capital would impair our ability to expand our operations; •our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations to enable us to maintain or grow the amount of the quarterly distribution to ourunitholders; •a reduction in revenue from any of our significant customers upon which we rely for a substantial majority of our revenue; •debt levels and restrictions in our debt agreements that may limit our operational flexibility; •we may have to refinance our existing debt in unfavorable market conditions; •the impact of Morgan Stanley's status as a bank holding company on its ability to conduct certain nonbanking activities or retain certaininvestments, including control of our general partner; •the impact on our facilities or operations of extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, and other events, such as terrorist attacks or warand costs associated with environmental compliance and remediation; •failure by any of our significant customers to continue to engage us to provide services after the expiration of existing terminaling servicesagreements, or our failure to secure comparable alternative arrangements; •the continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, our significant customers; •the ability of our significant customers to secure financing arrangements adequate to purchase their desired volume of product;Table of Contents•the availability of acquisition opportunities and successful integration and future performance of acquired facilities; •timing, cost and other economic uncertainties related to the construction of new tank capacity or facilities; •a decrease in demand for products in areas served by our terminals and pipelines; •competition from other terminals and pipelines that may be able to supply our significant customers with terminaling services on a morecompetitive basis; •the failure of our existing and future insurance policies to fully cover all risks incident to our business; •the age and condition of many of our pipeline and storage assets may result in increased maintenance and remediation expenditures; •conflicts of interest and the limited fiduciary duties of our general partner, which is indirectly controlled by Morgan Stanley Capital Group; •the control of our general partner may be transferred to a third party without unitholder consent, which could have an adverse impact on ouroperations; •our failure to avoid federal income taxation as a corporation or the imposition of state level taxation; and •the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations, general economic, market or business conditions. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.Table of Contents Part I ITEMS 1 AND 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES TransMontaigne Partners L.P. is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership formed in February 2005 by TransMontaigne Inc. We commencedoperations upon the closing of our initial public offering on May 27, 2005. Effective December 31, 2005, we changed our year end for financial and taxreporting purposes from June 30 to December 31. Effective September 1, 2006, Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., which we refer to as Morgan StanleyCapital Group, purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TransMontaigne Inc. and, as a result, Morgan Stanley, the parent company ofMorgan Stanley Capital Group, became the indirect owner of our general partner. Our common units are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under thesymbol "TLP." Our principal executive offices are located at 1670 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado 80202; our telephone number is (303) 626-8200. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our," "TransMontaigne Partners," "Partners" or the "partnership" are intended tomean TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and our wholly owned and controlled operating subsidiaries. References to TransMontaigne Inc. are intended to meanTransMontaigne Inc. and its subsidiaries other than TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., our general partner, and TransMontaigne Partners and its subsidiaries.OVERVIEW We are a terminaling and transportation company with operations along the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, in Brownsville, Texas, along the Mississippi andOhio Rivers, and in the Southeastern United States. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged inthe distribution and marketing of light refined petroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquidproducts. Light refined products include gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels. Heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt. We donot purchase or market products that we handle or transport. Therefore, we do not have material direct exposure to changes in commodity prices, except forthe value of refined product gains arising from terminaling services agreements with certain customers. TransMontaigne Partners has no officers or employees and all of our management and operational activities are provided by officers and employees ofTransMontaigne Services Inc. TransMontaigne Services Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. is anindirect wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. We are controlled by our general partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., which is an indirect whollyowned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is a holding company with no independent assets or operations other than its generalpartner interest in TransMontaigne Partners L.P. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is dependent upon the cash distributions it receives from TransMontaignePartners L.P. to service any obligations it may incur. The following diagram depicts our current organization and structure:1Table of Contents2Table of Contents TransMontaigne Inc. is a leading distributor of unbranded refined petroleum products to independent wholesalers and industrial and commercial endusers, delivering approximately 0.3 million barrels per day throughout the United States, primarily in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest regions.TransMontaigne Inc. currently relies on us to provide substantially all of the integrated terminaling services it requires to support its operations in thesegeographic regions. Morgan Stanley is a leading global trading company with extensive trading activities focused on the energy markets, including crude oil and refinedpetroleum products. Morgan Stanley Capital Group is the principal commodities trading arm of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's trading andrisk management activities cover a broad spectrum of the energy industry with extensive resources dedicated to refined product supply and transportation.Morgan Stanley Capital Group engages in trading physical commodities, like the refined petroleum products that we handle in our terminals, and exchangeor over-the-counter commodities derivative instruments. Morgan Stanley Capital Group has access to substantial strategic long-term storage capacity locatedon all three coasts of the United States, in Northwest Europe and Asia. Our existing facilities are located in five geographic regions, which we refer to as our Gulf Coast, Midwest, Brownsville, River and Southeast facilities.•Gulf Coast. Our Gulf Coast facilities consist of eight refined product terminals, seven of which are located in Florida and one of which islocated in Mobile, Alabama. These facilities currently have approximately 6.5 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity. •Midwest. Our Midwest facilities consist of a 67-mile, interstate refined products pipeline between Missouri and Arkansas, which we refer to asthe Razorback pipeline, and three refined product terminals with approximately 0.6 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity. •Brownsville. Our terminal in Brownsville, Texas has approximately 2.2 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity, which includes aliquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") terminaling facility with aggregate active storage capacity of approximately 33,000 barrels. We operate a bi-directional refined products pipeline for an affiliate of Mexico's state-owned petroleum company for deliveries to and from Brownsville andReynosa and Cadereyta, Mexico. We also own and operate an LPG pipeline from our Brownsville facilities to our terminal in Matamoros,Mexico, and a parallel pipeline which can be utilized in the future to transport additional LPG or refined petroleum products to Mexico, whichwe collectively refer to as the Diamondback pipelines. Our Matamoros terminal has approximately 7,000 barrels of aggregate active LPGstorage capacity. •River. Our River facilities are composed of 12 refined product terminals located along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers with approximately2.7 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity. Our River facilities also include a dock facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisianathat is connected to the Colonial pipeline. •Southeast. Our Southeast facilities consist of 22 refined petroleum products terminals located along the Colonial and Plantation pipelines inAlabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia with an aggregate active storage capacity of approximately8.8 million barrels. The volume of product that is handled, transported, throughput or stored in our terminals and pipelines is directly affected by the level of supply anddemand in the wholesale markets served by our terminals and pipelines. Overall supply of refined products in the wholesale markets is influenced by theproducts' absolute prices, the availability of capacity on delivering pipelines and vessels, fluctuating refinery margins and the markets' perception of futureproduct prices. The demand for gasoline typically peaks during the summer driving season, which extends from April to September, and declines during thefall and winter months. The demand for marine fuels typically peaks in the winter months3Table of Contentsdue to the increase in the number of cruise ships originating from Florida ports. Despite these seasonalities, the overall impact on the volume of productthroughput at our terminals and pipelines is not material. The recent contraction in the global financial and credit markets has adversely affected the liquidity and the credit available to many enterprises,including those involved in the supply and marketing of refined petroleum products. Moreover, the recent market conditions and volatility of prices forrefined petroleum products have had an adverse effect on demand for refined petroleum products. At this time, we do not know whether this decline indemand for refined petroleum products will continue in the future as it is driven in part by unpredictable market conditions and their effects. A prolongeddecline in demand for refined petroleum products may result in a decline in product throughput at our facilities and ultimately, a decline in our revenue, netearnings and cash flows.Recent Developments Our general partner is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Capital Group, which, in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MorganStanley. On September 21, 2008, Morgan Stanley obtained the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Fed") to become abank holding company upon the conversion of its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Morgan Stanley Bank, from a Utah industrial bank to a national bank.On September 23, 2008, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") authorized Morgan Stanley Bank to commence business as a nationalbank, operating as Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. Concurrently with this conversion, Morgan Stanley became a financial holding company under the BankHolding Company Act, as amended (the "BHC Act"). As a result, Morgan Stanley has become subject to the consolidated supervision and regulation of theFed and Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. has become subject to the supervision and regulation of the OCC. As a financial holding company, Morgan Stanley will be able to engage in any activity that is financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity, orcomplementary to a financial activity. The BHC Act, by its terms, provides any company, such as Morgan Stanley, that becomes a financial holding companya two-year grace period to conform its existing nonfinancial activities and investments to the requirements of the BHC Act with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The BHC Act grandfathers "activities related to the trading, sale or investment in commodities and underlying physical properties" providedthat Morgan Stanley conducted any of such type of activities as of September 30, 1997 and provided that certain other conditions are satisfied, whichconditions are reasonably within the control of Morgan Stanley. In addition, the BHC Act permits the Fed to determine by regulation or order that certainactivities are complementary to a financial activity and do not pose a risk to safety and soundness. The Fed has previously determined that a range ofcommodities activities are either financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity, or complementary to a financial activity. Morgan Stanley has advised us that it is conducting an internal review to determine whether any of our activities or investments would be impermissibleunder the BHC Act in the absence of an order that such activities or investments are complementary to a financial activity. If Morgan Stanley determines thatany such activities or investments would fall into this category, it will consider whether to file an application with the Fed seeking a determination that suchactivities and investments are complementary to a financial activity. It is possible that, if such an application is filed, the Fed will not grant such relief and that certain of our activities or investments will not be deemedpermissible under the BHC Act as a grandfathered, financial, incidental or complementary activity. If so, Morgan Stanley (i) may cause us to discontinue anysuch activity or divest any such investment or (ii) may transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party, prior to the end of the referencedgrace period.4Table of Contents We are unable to predict whether Morgan Stanley will determine that any of our activities or investments would be impermissible under the BHC Actabsent an order that such activity or investment is complementary to a financial activity. Nor are we able to predict whether the Fed would grant MorganStanley's request for a determination that any such activities or investments are complementary to a financial activity. We are therefore unable to predictwhether Morgan Stanley would be required to cause us to discontinue any such activities or investments or whether Morgan Stanley would be required totransfer control of our general partner or, if either of these actions is required, whether it would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition orresults of operations.Industry Overview Refined product terminaling and transportation companies, such as TransMontaigne Partners, facilitate the movement of refined products to consumersaround the country. Consumption of refined products in the United States exceeds domestic production, which necessitates the importing of refined productsfrom other countries. Moreover, a substantial majority of the petroleum refining that occurs in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains is concentratedin the Gulf Coast region, which necessitates the transportation of domestic product to other areas, such as the East Coast, Florida, Southeast and Midwestregions of the country. Terminaling and transportation companies receive, store, blend, treat and distribute refined products, both domestic and imported, asthey are transported from refineries to wholesalers, retailers and end-users. Refining. Refineries in the Gulf Coast region refine crude oil into various light refined products and heavy refined products. Light refined productsinclude gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oils and jet fuels. Heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt. Refined products of specific grade andcharacteristics are substantially identical in composition from one refinery to another and are referred to as being "fungible." The refined products initially arestored at the refineries' own terminal facilities. The refineries owned by major oil companies then schedule for delivery some of their refined product output tosatisfy their own retail delivery obligations, for example, at branded gasoline stations, and sell the remainder of their refined product output to independentmarketing and distribution companies or traders, such as TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, for resale. Transportation. Before an independent distribution and marketing company, such as TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group,distributes refined petroleum products in the wholesale markets, it must first schedule that product for shipment by tankers or barges or on common carrierpipelines to a terminal. Refined product is transported to marine terminals, such as our Gulf Coast terminals and Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility, by vessels or barges.Because there are economies of scale in transporting products by vessel, marine terminals with larger storage capacities for various commodities have theability to offer their customers lower per-barrel freight costs to a greater extent than do terminals with smaller storage capacities. Refined product reaches inland terminals, such as our Southeast and Midwest terminals, by common carrier pipelines. Common carrier pipelines arepipelines with published tariffs that are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, or state authorities. These pipelines ship fungiblerefined products in batches, with each batch generally consisting of product owned by several different companies. As a batch of product is shipped on apipeline, each terminal operator along the way draws the volume of product that is scheduled for that facility as the batch passes in the pipeline.Consequently, each terminal operator must monitor the type of product in the common carrier pipeline to determine when to draw product scheduled fordelivery to that terminal. In addition, both the common carrier pipeline and the terminal operator monitor the volume of product drawn to ensure that theamount scheduled for delivery at that location is actually received.5 Table of Contents At both inland and marine terminals, the various products are stored in tanks on behalf of our customers. Delivery. Most terminals have a tanker truck loading facility commonly referred to as a "rack." Often, commercial and industrial end-users andindependent retailers rely on independent trucking companies to pick up product at the rack and transport it to the end-user or retailer at its location. Eachtruck holds an aggregate of approximately 8,000 gallons (approximately 190 barrels) of various refined products in different compartments. To initiate thetransfer of product, the driver uses an access control card that identifies the customer purchasing the refined product, the carrier and the driver as well as thetype or grade of refined products to be pumped into the truck. A computerized system electronically reviews the credentials of the carrier, including insuranceand certain mandated certifications, and confirms the customer is within product allocation limits. When all conditions are verified as being current andcorrect, the system authorizes the delivery of the refined product to the truck. As refined product is being loaded into the truck, additives are injected toconform to government specifications and individual customer requirements. If a truck is loading gasoline for retail sale by an independent gasoline station,generic additives will be added to the gasoline as it is loaded into the truck. If the gasoline is for delivery to a branded retail gasoline station, the proprietaryadditive compound of that particular retailer will be added to the gasoline as it is loaded. The type and amount of additive are electronically andmechanically controlled by equipment located at the truck loading rack. Approximately one to two gallons of additive are injected into an 8,000 gallontruckload of gasoline. At marine terminals, the refined product is stored in tanks and may be delivered to tanker trucks over a rack in the same manner as at an inland terminalor to cruise ships and other vessels, known as bunkering, either at the dock, through a pipeline, or by truck or barge. Cruise ships typically purchaseapproximately 6,000 to 8,000 barrels, the equivalent of approximately 42 tanker truckloads, of bunker fuel per refueling. Bunker fuel is a mixture of residualfuel oil and diesel fuel. Each large vessel generally requires its own mixture of bunker fuel to match the distinct characteristics of that ship's engines andturbines. Because the mixture for each ship requires precision to mix and deliver, cruise ships often prefer to obtain their fuel from experienced companies.Our Operations We are a terminaling and transportation company with operations along the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, in Brownsville, Texas, along the Mississippi andOhio Rivers, and in the Southeastern United States. We use our terminaling facilities to, among other things:•receive refined products from the pipeline, ship, barge or railcar making delivery on behalf of our customers, and transfer those refinedproducts to the tanks located at our terminals; •store the refined products in our tanks for our customers; •monitor the volume of the refined products stored in our tanks; •distribute the refined products out of our terminals in truckloads using truck racks and other distribution equipment located at our terminals,including pipelines; and •heat residual fuel oils and asphalt stored in our tanks, and provide other ancillary services related to the throughput process. We derive revenue from our terminal and pipeline transportation operations by charging fees for providing integrated terminaling, transportation andrelated services. The fees we charge and our other sources of revenue are composed of:•Terminaling Services Fees. We generate terminaling services fees by distributing and storing products for our customers. Terminalingservices fees include throughput fees based on the6Table of Contentsvolume of product distributed from the facility, injection fees based on the volume of product injected with additive compounds and storagefees based on a rate per barrel of storage capacity per month.•Pipeline Transportation Fees. We earn pipeline transportation fees at our Razorback pipeline and Diamondback pipeline based on thevolume of product transported and the distance from the origin point to the delivery point. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionregulates the tariff on the Razorback pipeline and the Diamondback pipeline. •Management Fees and Reimbursed Costs. We manage and operate certain tank capacity at our Port Everglades (South) terminal for a majoroil company and receive a reimbursement of its proportionate share of operating and maintenance costs. We manage and operate for anothermajor oil company two terminals that are adjacent to our Southeast facilities and receive a reimbursement of its proportionate share ofoperating and maintenance costs. We also manage and operate for an affiliate of Mexico's state-owned petroleum company a bi-directionalproducts pipeline connected to our Brownsville, Texas terminal facility and receive a management fee and reimbursement of costs. •Other Revenue. We provide ancillary services including heating and mixing of stored products and product transfer services. Pursuant toterminaling services agreements with our throughput customers, we are entitled to the volume of product gained resulting from differences inthe measurement of product volumes received and distributed at our terminaling facilities. Consistent with recognized industry practices,measurement differentials occur as the result of the inherent variances in measurement devices and methodology. We recognize as revenue thenet proceeds from the sale of the product gained.7Table of Contents The locations and approximate aggregate active storage capacity at our terminal facilities as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:Locations Active storagecapacity (shellbbls) Gulf Coast Facilities Florida Port Everglades Complex Port Everglades-North 2,116,000 Port Everglades-South(1) 343,000 Jacksonville 271,000 Cape Canaveral 704,000 Port Manatee 1,385,000 Fisher Island 673,000 Tampa 762,000 Alabama Mobile 223,000 Gulf Coast Total 6,477,000 Midwest Facilities Rogers and Mt. Vernon (aggregate amounts) 406,000 Oklahoma City 158,000 Midwest Total 564,000 Brownsville, Texas Facilities Brownsville 2,235,000 Matamoros, Mexico 7,000 Brownsville Total 2,242,000 River Facilities Arkansas City, AR 607,000 Evansville, IN 243,000 New Albany, IN 201,000 Greater Cincinnati, KY 200,000 Henderson, KY 182,000 Louisville, KY 181,000 Owensboro, KY 157,000 Paducah, KY Complex 322,000 Baton Rouge, LA Dock — Greenville, MS (Clay Street) 194,000 Greenville, MS (Industrial Road) 56,000 Cape Girardeau, MO 140,000 East Liverpool, OH 227,000 River Total 2,710,000 Southeast Facilities Albany, GA 203,000 Americus, GA 93,000 Athens, GA 193,000 Bainbridge, GA 261,000 Belton, SC — Birmingham, AL 178,000 Charlotte, NC 121,000 Collins/Purvis, MS 2,591,000 Collins, MS 130,000 Doraville, GA 423,000 Fairfax, VA 513,000 Greensboro, NC 479,000 Griffin, GA 107,000 Lookout Mountain, GA 197,000 Macon, GA 131,000 Meridian, MS 139,000 Montvale, VA 396,000 Norfolk, VA 1,343,000 Richmond, VA 478,000 Rome, GA 152,000 Selma, NC 456,000 Spartanburg, SC 166,000 Southeast Total 8,750,000 TOTAL CAPACITY 20,743,000 (1)Reflects our ownership interest net of a major oil company's ownership interest in certain tank capacity.8Table of Contents Gulf Coast Operations. Our Gulf Coast operations include eight refined product terminals located in Florida and Alabama. At our Gulf Coast terminals,we handle refined products and crude oil on behalf of, and provide integrated terminaling services to customers engaged in the distribution and marketing ofrefined products and crude oil and the United States government. Our Gulf Coast terminals receive refined products from vessels on behalf of our customers.In addition, our Jacksonville terminal also receives asphalt by rail and our Port Everglades (North) terminal also receives product by truck. We distribute bytruck or barge at all of our Gulf Coast terminals. In addition, we distribute products by pipeline at our Port Everglades and Tampa terminals and by rail at ourJacksonville terminal. A major oil company retains an ownership interest, ranging from 25% to 50%, in specific tank capacity at our Port Everglades (South)terminal. We manage and operate the Port Everglades (South) terminal, and we are reimbursed by the major oil company for its proportionate share of ouroperating and maintenance costs. Our Mobile, Alabama terminal facility receives and distributes refined product to trucks and barges. The principal customers at our Gulf Coast facilities are Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, which we refer to as Marathon, and Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup. Midwest Terminals and Pipeline Operations. In Missouri and Arkansas we own and operate the Razorback pipeline and terminals in Mt. Vernon,Missouri, at the origin of the pipeline and in Rogers, Arkansas, at the terminus of the pipeline. The Razorback pipeline is a 67-mile, 8-inch diameter interstatecommon carrier pipeline that transports light refined product on behalf of Morgan Stanley Capital Group from our terminal at Mt. Vernon, where it isinterconnected with a pipeline system owned by Magellan Midstream Partners, to our terminal at Rogers. The Razorback pipeline has a capacity ofapproximately 30,000 barrels per day. The FERC regulates the transportation tariffs for interstate shipments on the Razorback pipeline. Morgan StanleyCapital Group currently is the only shipper on the Razorback pipeline and our sole customer at our Rogers and Mt. Vernon terminals. We also own and operate a terminal facility at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our Oklahoma City terminal receives gasolines and diesel fuels from apipeline system owned by Magellan Midstream Partners for delivery via our truck rack to Shell Oil Products U.S., which we refer to as Shell, for redistributionto locations throughout the Oklahoma City region. Brownsville, Texas Operations. In Brownsville, Texas, we own and operate two terminal facilities and the Diamondback pipelines which handle liquidproduct movements between Mexico and south Texas including refined petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils, naphtha, wax and propane on behalfof, and provide integrated terminaling services to, third parties engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined products and natural gas liquids. OurBrownsville facilities receive refined products on behalf of our customers from vessels, by truck or railcar. We also receive natural gas liquids by pipeline. The Diamondback pipelines consist of an 8" pipeline that transports LPG approximately 23 miles from our Brownsville facilities to our Matamorosterminal, with approximately 16 miles located in Texas and approximately 7 miles located in Mexico and a 6" pipeline, which runs parallel to the 8"pipeline, that can be used by us in the future to transport additional LPG or refined products to our Matamoros terminal. The 8" pipeline has a capacity ofapproximately 7,500 barrels per day. The 6" pipeline has a capacity of approximately 4,300 barrels per day. We also operate and maintain the United States portion of a 174-mile bi-directional refined products pipeline owned by PMI Services NorthAmerica, Inc., an affiliate of Petroleos Mexicanos, or PEMEX, the state-owned, national petroleum company of Mexico. This pipeline connects ourBrownsville terminal complex to a pipeline in Mexico that delivers to PEMEX's terminal located in Reynosa, Mexico and terminates at PEMEX's refinery,located in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, a suburb of the large industrial city of Monterrey. The pipeline transports refined products and blendingcomponents. We operate and manage the 17-mile portion of the pipeline located in the United States9Table of Contentsfor a fee that is based on the average daily volume handled during the month. Additionally, we are reimbursed for non-routine maintenance expenses basedon the actual costs plus a fee based on a fixed percentage of the expense. The customers we serve at our Brownsville terminal facilities consist principally of wholesale and retail marketers of refined products and industrial andcommercial end-users of refined products, waxes and industrial chemicals. Our principal customers are Valero Marketing and Supply Company, which werefer to as Valero, TransMontaigne Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Group, and PMI Trading Limited. River Operations. Our River facilities include 12 refined product terminals along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and the Baton Rouge, Louisianadock facility. At our River terminals, we handle gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil, chemicals and fertilizers on behalf of, and provide integrated terminalingservices to, customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined products and industrial and commercial end-users. Our River terminals receiveproducts from vessels and barges on behalf of our customers and distribute products primarily to trucks and barges. The principal customer at our Riverfacilities is Valero. Southeast Operations. Our Southeast facilities include 22 refined product terminals along the Plantation and Colonial pipelines. The Southeastfacilities have a current aggregate storage capacity of approximately 8.8 million barrels. At our Southeast terminals, we handle gasolines, diesel fuels, jet fueland heating oil on behalf of, and provide integrated terminaling services to customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined products and theUnited States Government. Our Southeast terminals primarily receive products from the Plantation and Colonial pipelines on behalf of our customers anddistribute products primarily to trucks. The principal customers at our Southeast facilities are Morgan Stanley Capital Group and the United Statesgovernment.Business Strategies Our primary business objective is to increase distributable cash flow per unit. The most effective means of growing our business and increasingdistributions to our unitholders is to expand our asset base and infrastructure, and to increase utilization of our existing infrastructure. We intend toaccomplish this by executing the following strategies: Generate stable cash flows through the use of long-term contracts with our customers. We intend to continue to generate stable cash flows bycapitalizing on the fee-based nature of our business, our minimum revenue commitments from our customers and the long-term nature of our contracts withmany of our customers. We generate revenue from customers who pay us fees based on the volume of storage capacity contracted for, volume of refinedproducts throughput at our terminals or volume of refined products transported in the Razorback and Diamondback pipelines. We have long-term terminalingservices agreements with, among others, Marathon, Morgan Stanley Capital Group, PMI Trading Limited, the United States government,TransMontaigne Inc. and Valero. Pursue strategic and accretive acquisitions in new and existing markets. We plan to pursue acquisitions of energy-related terminaling andtransportation facilities, including facilities that may be outside our existing areas of operation. In many cases, we would expect to pursue these acquisitionsjointly with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group. In light of the recent industry trend of large energy companies divesting theirdistribution and logistic assets, we believe there will continue to be significant acquisition opportunities. Maximize the benefits of our relationship with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group. TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan StanleyCapital Group intend to use us as the primary vehicle for their energy-related terminaling and transportation businesses that support their physical trading,marketing and distribution businesses. We intend to capitalize on the strategic fit between our infrastructure with Morgan Stanley Capital Group's globalsupply capabilities and10Table of ContentsTransMontaigne Inc.'s marketing and distribution business. In addition, our relationship with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Groupprovides us with access to a significant pool of management talent and strong relationships throughout the energy industry, which we intend to utilize toimplement our strategies. Execute cost-effective expansion and asset enhancement opportunities. We continually evaluate opportunities to expand our existing asset base. Forexample, because an increase in waterborne terminal capacity may facilitate a significant reduction in freight costs for our customers, we currently are in theprocess of expanding our Gulf Coast terminaling capacity. Maintaining a disciplined financial policy. We will continue to pursue a disciplined financial policy by maintaining a prudent capital structure,managing our exposure to interest rate risk and conservatively managing our cash reserves.Competitive Strengths We believe that we are well positioned to successfully execute our business strategies using the following competitive strengths: The terminaling services agreements we have with our existing customers provide us with stable cash flows. Based on our terminaling servicesagreements in effect at January 1, 2009, we have contractual commitments from our customers that are expected to generate a substantial majority of ouractual revenue for the year ending December 31, 2009. We expect that our actual revenue for the year will be higher than our contractual commitmentsbecause certain of our terminaling services agreements with customers do not contain minimum revenue commitments and because our customers often useother services we provide that are in addition to the services covered by the minimum revenue commitments. We believe that the fee-based nature of ourbusiness, our minimum revenue commitments from our customers, the long-term nature of our contracts with many of our customers and our lack of materialdirect exposure to changes in commodity prices (except for the value of refined product gains arising from terminaling services agreements with certaincustomers) will provide us with stable cash flows. Our relationships with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group enhance our ability to make strategic acquisitions. We believe thatour relationships with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group will provide us with an advantage in acquiring businesses that have anelement of commodity price risk or product marketing and distribution risk inherent in their operations. In these circumstances, we expect that MorganStanley Capital Group will assume most or all of the direct commodity price exposure and TransMontaigne Inc. will assume most or all of the risks related todistributing and marketing the product. As a result, we should expect to operate the acquired asset infrastructure under terminaling services agreements thatwill provide us with stable cash flows. Moreover, we believe that the value of any terminaling facilities we acquire will be enhanced if we can concurrentlyobtain a terminaling services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. or Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We benefit from the strategic fit between our operations and the operations of TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Theoperations of TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group fit strategically with our broad geographical terminal and transportation distributioncapability. Our terminaling service agreements with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group enable them to support their refined productsupply, risk management and marketing businesses and, at the same time, provide us with stable cash flows and help ensure that our facilities are more fullyutilized. We have the ability to execute expansion and asset enhancement opportunities, particularly at our Gulf Coast terminals. We have high utilization ofour existing storage capacity, which enables us to focus on expanding our terminal capacity and acquiring additional terminal capacity for our current andfuture11Table of Contentscustomers. In addition, expanding our existing waterborne terminal capacity at our Gulf Coast terminals may facilitate a significant reduction in freight costsfor our customers. We have initiated the expansion of our storage capacity at our Port Everglades terminal complex to add approximately 1.0 million barrels. We have a substantial presence in Florida, which has above-average population growth and significant demand for refined products, and is notcurrently served by any local refinery or interstate refined product pipeline. Seven of our terminals serve our customers' operations in metropolitan areas inFlorida, which we believe to be an attractive area for the following reasons:•Refined products are largely distributed in Florida through terminals with waterborne access, such as our terminals, because Florida has norefineries or interstate refined product pipelines. •The Florida market is attractive to physical commodity traders because they can originate product supplies from multiple locations, bothdomestically and overseas, and transport the product to the terminal by vessel. •Florida's population is one of the fastest-growing in the United States, resulting in additional potential demand for refined products. •The ports served by our terminals are among the busiest cruise ship ports in the United States, with year-round demand. Through TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, our general partner has access to a knowledgeable management team withsignificant experience in the energy industry and in executing acquisition and expansion strategies. The members of our general partner's managementteam have significant experience with regard to the implementation of acquisition, operating and growth strategies in many facets of the energy industry,including crude oil marketing and transportation; natural gas and natural gas liquid gathering, processing, transportation and marketing; propane storage,transportation and marketing; and refined product storage, transportation and marketing. Over the course of their respective careers, members of our generalpartner's management team have established strong, long-standing relationships within the energy industry, which we believe will enable us to grow andexpand our business through both acquisitions and internal expansion. In addition, through our affiliation with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we haveaccess to its strong relationships throughout the energy industry.Competition We face competition from other terminals and pipelines that may be able to supply our customers with integrated terminaling and transportation serviceson a more competitive basis. We compete with national, regional and local terminal and transportation companies, including the major integrated oilcompanies, of widely varying sizes, financial resources and experience. These competitors include BP p.l.c., Chevron U.S.A. Inc., CITGO PetroleumCorporation, Conoco Phillips, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Amerada Hess Corporation, Holly Corporation and its affiliate Holly Energy Partners, L.P., KinderMorgan, Inc. and its affiliate Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, MotivaEnterprises LLC, Murphy Oil Corporation, NuStar Energy L.P., Sunoco, Inc. and its affiliate Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P., and terminals in the Caribbean. Inparticular, our ability to compete could be harmed by factors we cannot control, including:•price competition from terminal and transportation companies, some of which are substantially larger than we are and have greater financialresources, and control substantially greater storage capacity, than we do; •the perception that another company can provide better service; and12Table of Contents•the availability of alternative supply points, or supply points located closer to our customers' operations. We also compete with national, regional and local terminal and transportation companies for acquisition and expansion opportunities. Some of thesecompetitors are substantially larger than us and have greater financial resources and lower costs of capital than we do.Significant Customer Relationships We have several significant customer relationships from which we expect to continue to derive a substantial majority of our revenue for the foreseeablefuture. These relationships include:Customer LocationMorgan Stanley Capital Group Gulf Coast, Midwest, Brownsville and Southeast facilitiesTransMontaigne Inc Gulf Coast and Brownsville facilitiesValero Marketing and Supply Company River and Brownsville facilitiesMarathon Petroleum Company LLC Gulf Coast and River facilitiesPMI Trading Limited, an affiliate of PEMEX Brownsville facilitiesOur Relationship With TransMontaigne Inc. And Morgan Stanley Capital Group General. A majority of our business is devoted to providing integrated terminaling and transportation services to Morgan Stanley Capital Group.Pursuant to the terms of our terminaling services agreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we expect to continue to derive a majority of our revenuefrom Morgan Stanley Capital Group for the foreseeable future. We are controlled by our general partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. Formed in1995, TransMontaigne Inc. is a terminaling, distribution and marketing company that markets refined petroleum products to wholesalers, distributors andindustrial and commercial end users throughout the United States, primarily in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest regions. TransMontaigne Inc. alsoowns a 100% interest in Olco Petroleum Group Inc., a Canadian petroleum marketing and terminaling company. As of February 27, 2009,TransMontaigne Inc. owned six refined product terminals; one dry bulk product terminal, one lube oil tanker, 18 tugboats and 29 barges; a hydrant system inPort Everglades; and its distribution and marketing business. TransMontaigne Inc.'s marketing operations generally consist of the distribution and marketingof refined products through contract and rack spot sales in the physical markets. On September 1, 2006, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan StanleyCapital Group purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Grouphave a significant interest in our partnership through their ownership of common units and subordinated units representing limited partner interests equal toapproximately 25.8% of our aggregate outstanding limited and general partner interests, our sole general partner interest (representing 2% of our aggregateoutstanding limited and general partner interests) and the incentive distribution rights. Morgan Stanley Capital Group is a leading global commodity trader involved in proprietary and counterparty-driven trading in numerous commoditiesmarkets including crude oil and refined products, natural gas and natural gas liquids, coal, electric power, base and precious metals and others. MorganStanley Capital Group has been actively trading crude oil and refined products for over 20 years and on a daily basis trades millions of barrels of physicalcrude oil and refined products and exchange-traded and over-the-counter crude oil and refined product derivative instruments. Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup also invests as principal in acquisitions that complement Morgan Stanley's commodity trading activities. Morgan Stanley Capital Group hassubstantial strategic long-term storage capacity located on all three coasts of the United States, in Northwest Europe and Asia.13Table of ContentsRights of First Offer and Refusal The omnibus agreement provides us with a right of first offer to purchase TransMontaigne Inc.'s and its subsidiaries' right, title and interest in thePensacola, Florida refined petroleum products terminal and any assets acquired in an asset exchange transaction that replace the Pensacola assets. If we andTransMontaigne Inc. cannot agree on the terms of the purchase, TransMontaigne Inc. has the right during a six-month period following our offer to sell suchassets to a third party bidder who pays at least 105% of the purchase price offered by us; provided that if TransMontaigne Inc. does not sell the assets to athird-party bidder during this period, we have the right to purchase the assets on the terms previously offered by us. This right of first offer is exercisable on orbefore December 15, 2010. The omnibus agreement also provides TransMontaigne Inc. a right of first refusal to purchase any assets that we propose to sell. Before we enter into anycontract to sell such terminal or pipeline facilities to a third party, we must give written notice of all material terms of such proposed sale toTransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. will then have the sole and exclusive option for a period of 45 days following receipt of the notice, to purchase thesubject facilities for no less than 105% of the purchase price offered by the third party on the terms specified in the notice. TransMontaigne Inc. also has a right of first refusal to contract for the use of any refined product storage capacity that we put into commercial service(i) after January 1, 2008, or (ii) was subject to a terminaling services agreement that expires or is terminated (excluding a contract renewable solely at theoption of our customer) after January 1, 2008, provided that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to pay 105% of the fees offered by the third party customer.Terminaling Services Agreements Florida Terminals and Razorback Pipeline System—Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Effective June 1, 2007, we entered into a terminaling andtransportation services agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group under which Morgan Stanley Capital Group agrees to transport on the Razorbackpipeline and throughput at our Florida, Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas terminals a volume of refined products and renewable fuels that will, atthe fee schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimum throughput payments to us of approximately $33.2 million for the contract year endingMay 31, 2009 (approximately $36.3 million for the contract year ending May 31, 2010); with stipulated annual increases in throughput payments eachcontract year thereafter. Effective June 1, 2008, we amended the terminaling services agreement to include renewable fuels blending functionality at theFlorida terminals. The initial term expires on May 31, 2014 for the Florida terminals and on May 31, 2012 for the Razorback pipeline system. After the initialterm, the terminaling services agreement will automatically renew for subsequent one-year periods, subject to either party's right to terminate with six months'notice prior to the end of the initial term or the then current renewal term. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughput payment is reducedproportionately for any decrease in storage capacity due to out-of-service tank capacity. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughputpayment is also subject to adjustment in the event we should fail to complete construction of and place in service certain capital projects at our Floridaterminals on or before September 30, 2009. Should a force majeure event render performance impossible with respect to an asset for at least 30 consecutive days, Morgan Stanley Capital Group'sobligations would be temporarily suspended with respect to that asset. If a force majeure event continues for 30 consecutive days or more and results in adiminution in the storage capacity we make available to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum revenue commitmentwould be reduced proportionately for the duration of the force majeure event. Morgan Stanley Capital Group may assign the terminaling services agreementonly with the consent of the conflicts committee of our general partner.14Table of Contents Southeast Terminaling Services Agreement—Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement withMorgan Stanley Capital Group relating to our Southeast terminals. The terminaling services agreement commenced on January 1, 2008 and has a seven-yearterm expiring on December 31, 2014, subject to a seven-year renewal option at the election of Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Under this agreement, MorganStanley Capital Group agreed to throughput a volume of refined product at our Southeast terminals that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement,result in minimum throughput payments to us of approximately $32.3 million for the contract year ending December 31, 2009; with stipulated annualincreases in throughput payments each contract year thereafter. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughput payment is reducedproportionately for any decrease in storage capacity due to out-of-service tank capacity. In exchange for its minimum throughput commitment, we agreed toprovide Morgan Stanley Capital Group approximately 8.6 million barrels of light oil storage capacity at our Southeast terminals. Under this agreement wealso agreed to undertake certain capital projects to provide renewable fuels blending functionality at certain of our Southeast terminals with estimatedcompletion dates that extend through December 31, 2009. Upon completion of each of the projects, Morgan Stanley Capital Group has agreed to pay us anethanol blending fee. We expect to receive payments through March 31, 2010 from Morgan Stanley Capital Group in the range of $20 million to$25 million. Should a force majeure event render performance impossible with respect to an asset for at least 30 consecutive days, Morgan Stanley Capital Group'sobligations would be temporarily suspended with respect to that asset. If a force majeure event continues for 30 consecutive days or more and results in adiminution in the storage capacity we make available to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum revenue commitmentwould be reduced proportionately for the duration of the force majeure event. Morgan Stanley Capital Group may assign the terminaling services agreementonly with the consent of the conflicts committee of our general partner. Southeast Terminaling Services Agreement—United States Government. We have a terminaling services agreement with the United States governmentthat will expire on April 30, 2012. The United States government has the option to extend the agreement for two additional five-year increments. Pursuant tothe terminaling services agreement, we agreed to provide the United States government with approximately 0.3 million barrels of light refined productstorage capacity at our Selma, NC terminal. Gulf Coast (Mobile) Terminaling Services Agreement—TransMontaigne Inc. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement withTransMontaigne Inc. that will expire on December 31, 2012. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to throughput at our Mobile terminal avolume of refined products that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimum revenue to us of approximately $2.2 million for thecontract year ending December 31, 2009. If TransMontaigne Inc. fails to meet its minimum revenue commitment in any year, it must pay us the amount ofany shortfall within 15 business days following receipt of an invoice from us. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment, weagreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 46,000 barrels of light oil storage capacity and approximately 84,000 barrels of heavy oil storagecapacity at the terminal. Gulf Coast (Florida) Terminaling Services Agreement—Marathon. We have a terminaling services agreement with Marathon regardingapproximately 1.0 million barrels of asphalt storage capacity throughout our Florida facilities that will expire on May 1, 2011. Under the terms of theTerminaling Services Agreement, we are proscribed from placing into commercial service any new or converted asphalt storage capacity at our Floridafacilities without Marathon's express written consent. River Terminaling Services Agreement—Valero. We have a terminaling services agreement with Valero that will expire on April 1, 2013. Pursuant tothe terminaling services agreement, we agreed to provide Valero with approximately 1.1 million barrels of light refined product storage capacity, in the15Table of Contentsaggregate, at our Cape Girardeau, Evansville, Greenville, Henderson, Owensboro and Paducah terminals. Valero also has a right to match any third-party offerto use any existing, new or converted light refined product storage capacity that we put into commercial service at any of the River terminals subject to thisagreement. If Valero fails to exercise its right to match, it has the right to terminate the terminaling services agreement in its entirety or with respect to theapplicable terminal. Brownsville LPG Terminaling Services Agreement—TransMontaigne Inc. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement withTransMontaigne Inc. relating to our Brownsville, Texas facilities that will expire on March 31, 2010. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed tothroughput at our Brownsville facilities certain minimum volumes of natural gas liquids that will result in minimum revenue to us of approximately$1.6 million per year. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum throughput commitment, we agreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately33,000 barrels of storage capacity at our Brownsville facilities. Terminaling Services Agreement—Matamoros LPG. During 2008, we entered into a terminaling and transportation services agreement withTransMontaigne Inc. relating to our natural gas liquids storage facility in Matamoros, Mexico that will expire on March 31, 2010. Under this agreement,TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to throughput a volume of natural gas liquids that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimumthroughput payments to us of approximately $0.7 million per year. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum throughput payments, we agreed toprovide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 7,000 barrels of natural gas liquids storage capacity. Brownsville Terminaling Services Agreements—PMI Trading Limited. We have multiple terminaling services agreements with PMI Trading Limited,an affiliate of PEMEX, relating to our Brownsville, Texas facilities that, if not renewed, will expire between May 31, 2010 and June 30, 2016. Under theseagreements, PMI agreed to throughput and store at our terminals certain minimum volumes of aviation gasoline, diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, distillate, andnatural gas liquids. We also manage and operate a 17-mile bi-directional pipeline on behalf of PMI. Brownsville Terminaling Services Agreement—Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement withMorgan Stanley Capital Group, relating to our Brownsville, Texas facilities that will expire on October 31, 2010. Under this agreement, Morgan StanleyCapital Group agreed to store a specified minimum amount of fuel oils at our terminals that will result in minimum revenue to us of approximately$1.5 million per year. In exchange for its minimum revenue commitment, we agreed to provide Morgan Stanley Capital Group a minimum amount of storagecapacity for such fuel oils. Brownsville Terminaling Services Agreement—Valero. We have a terminaling services agreement with Valero pursuant to which we agreed to provideValero with approximately 112,000 barrels of heavy oil storage capacity at our Brownsville facilities. The current term of the terminaling services agreementexpires on January 21, 2010. At the end of the current term, the terminaling services agreement will automatically renew for subsequent two-year periods,subject to either party's right to terminate with 90 days notice prior to the end of the then-current renewal term. Oklahoma City Revenue Support Agreement—TransMontaigne Inc. We have a revenue support agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. that providesthat in the event any current third-party terminaling agreement should expire, TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to enter into a terminaling services agreement thatwill expire no earlier than November 1, 2012. The terminaling services agreement will provide that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to throughput such volume ofrefined product as may be required to guarantee minimum revenue to us of $0.8 million per year. If TransMontaigne Inc. fails to meet its minimum revenuecommitment in any year, it must pay us the amount of any shortfall within 15 business days following receipt of an invoice from us. In exchange forTransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment, we agreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 153,000 barrels of light16Table of Contentsoil storage capacity at our Oklahoma City terminal. TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment currently is not in effect because Shell is undercontract through March 31, 2011, for the utilization of the light oil storage capacity at the terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement—Renewable Fuels. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. relatingto certain renewable fuels capacity at our Brownsville and River terminals that will expire on May 31, 2012. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc.agreed to throughput at these terminals certain minimum volumes of renewable fuels that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result inminimum revenue to us of approximately $0.6 million per year. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum throughput commitment, we agreed toprovide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 116,000 barrels of storage capacity at these terminals. Other Terminaling Services Agreements. We also have terminaling service agreements with other customers at our terminal facilities for throughputand storage of refined products, crude oil and other products. These agreements include various minimum throughput commitments, storage commitmentsand other terms, including duration, that we negotiate on a case-by-case basis.Terminals and Pipeline Control Operations The pipelines we own or operate are operated via geosynchronous satellite, microwave, radio and frame relay communication systems from a centralcontrol room located in Atlanta, Georgia. We also monitor activity at our terminals from this control room. The control center operates with state-of-the-art System Control and Data Acquisition, or SCADA, systems. Our control center is equipped with computersystems designed to continuously monitor operational data, including refined product throughput, flow rates and pressures. In addition, the control centermonitors alarms and throughput balances. The control center operates remote pumps, motors, engines, and valves associated with the receipt of refinedproducts. The computer systems are designed to enhance leak-detection capabilities, sound automatic alarms if operational conditions outside of pre-established parameters occur, and provide for remote-controlled shutdown of pump stations on the pipeline. Pump stations and meter-measurement points onthe pipeline are linked by satellite or telephone communication systems for remote monitoring and control, which reduces our requirement for full-time on-site personnel at most of these locations.Safety and Maintenance We perform preventive and normal maintenance on the pipeline and terminal systems we operate or own and make repairs and replacements whennecessary or appropriate. We also conduct routine and required inspections of the pipeline and terminal tanks we operate or own as required by code orregulation. External coatings and impressed current cathodic protection systems are used to protect against external corrosion. We conduct all cathodicprotection work in accordance with National Association of Corrosion Engineers standards. We continually monitor, test, and record the effectiveness ofthese corrosion-inhibiting systems. We monitor the structural integrity of all of our Department of Transportation, or DOT, regulated pipeline systems. These pipeline systems include theRazorback pipeline; a 37-mile pipeline, known as the "Pinebelt pipeline," located in Covington County, Mississippi that transports refined petroleum liquidsbetween our Collins and Collins/Purvis terminal facilities; a 1-mile diesel fuel pipeline, known as the "Belle Meade pipeline," owned by and operated forVirginia Power Corp. in Richmond, Virginia; the Diamondback pipelines; and an 18-mile, bi-directional refined petroleum liquids pipeline in Texas, knownas the "MB pipeline," that we operate and maintain on behalf of PMI Services North America, Inc., an affiliate of PEMEX. The maintenance of structuralintegrity includes a program of periodic internal inspections as well as hydrostatic testing that conforms to Federal standards.17Table of ContentsBeginning in 2002, the Department of Transportation, or DOT, required internal inspections or other integrity testing of all DOT-regulated crude oil andrefined product pipelines. We believe that the pipelines we own and manage meet or exceed all DOT inspection requirements for all pipelines located in theUnited States, and meet or exceed the corresponding Mexican regulatory requirements for the portion of the Diamondback pipelines located in Mexico. Maintenance facilities containing equipment for pipe repairs, spare parts, and trained response personnel are located along all of these pipelines.Employees participate in simulated spill deployment exercises on a regular basis. They also participate in actual spill response boom deployment exercises inplanned spill scenarios in accordance with Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requirements. We believe that the pipelines we own and manage have been constructedand are maintained in all material respects in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and the regulations and standards prescribed by theAmerican Petroleum Institute, the DOT, and accepted industry practice. At our terminals, tanks designed for gasoline storage are equipped with internal or external floating roofs that minimize emissions and preventpotentially flammable vapor accumulation between fluid levels and the roof of the tank. Our terminal facilities have facility response plans, spill preventionand control plans, and other plans and programs to respond to emergencies. Many of our terminal loading racks are protected with water deluge systems activated by either heat sensors or an emergency switch. Several of ourterminals also are protected by foam systems that are activated in case of fire. All of our terminals are subject to participation in a comprehensiveenvironmental management program to assure compliance with applicable air, solid waste, and wastewater regulations.Safety Regulation We are subject to regulation by the DOT under the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006, or PIPES, and comparable statestatutes relating to the design, installation, testing, construction, operation, replacement and management of the pipeline facilities we operate or own. PIPEScovers petroleum and petroleum products and requires any entity that owns or operates pipeline facilities to comply with such regulations and also to permitaccess to and copying of records and to make certain reports and provide information as required by the Secretary of Transportation. We believe that we are inmaterial compliance with these PIPES regulations. The DOT Office of Pipeline Safety, or OPS, has promulgated regulations that require qualification of pipeline personnel. These regulations requirepipeline operators to develop and maintain a written qualification program for individuals performing covered tasks on pipeline facilities. The intent of theseregulations is to ensure a qualified work force and to reduce the probability and consequence of incidents caused by human error. The regulations establishqualification requirements for individuals performing covered tasks, and amends certain training requirements in existing regulations. We believe that we arein material compliance with these OPS regulations. We also are subject to OPS regulation for High Consequence Areas, or HCAs, for Category 2 pipeline systems (companies operating less than 500 milesof jurisdictional pipeline). This regulation specifies how to assess, evaluate, repair and validate the integrity of pipeline segments that could impactpopulated areas, areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage and commercially navigable waterways, in the event of a release. The pipelines we ownor manage are subject to these requirements. The regulation requires an integrity management program that utilizes internal pipeline inspection, pressuretesting, or other equally effective means to assess the integrity of pipeline segments in HCAs. The program requires periodic review of pipeline segments inHCAs to ensure adequate preventative and mitigative measures exist. Through this program, we evaluated a range of threats to each pipeline segment'sintegrity by analyzing available information about the pipeline segment and consequences of a failure in an HCA. The regulation requires prompt action toaddress integrity issues raised by the assessment and analysis. The complete baseline assessment of all segments must be performed by February 17, 2009,with intermediate compliance deadlines prior to that date. We have completed baseline assessments for all segments.18Table of Contents Our terminals also are subject to various state regulations regarding our storage of refined product in aboveground storage tanks. These regulationsrequire, among other things, registration of tanks, financial assurances and inspection and testing, consistent with the standards established by the AmericanPetroleum Institute. We have completed baseline assessments for all of the segments and believe that we are in material compliance with these abovegroundstorage tank regulations. We also are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, or OSHA, and comparable state statutes that regulate theprotection of the health and safety of workers. In addition, the OSHA hazard communication standard, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA,community right-to-know regulations under Title III of the Federal Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, and comparable state statutes require usto organize and disclose information about the hazardous materials used in our operations. Certain parts of this information must be reported to employees,state and local governmental authorities, and local citizens upon request. We believe that we are in material compliance with OSHA and state requirements,including general industry standards, record keeping requirements and monitoring of occupational exposures. In general, we expect to increase our expenditures during the next decade to comply with higher industry and regulatory safety standards such as thosedescribed above. Although we cannot estimate the magnitude of such expenditures at this time, we do not believe that they will have a material adverseimpact on our results of operations.Environmental Matters Our operations are subject to stringent and complex laws and regulations pertaining to health, safety and the environment. As an owner or operator ofrefined product terminals and pipelines, we must comply with these laws and regulations at federal, state and local levels. These laws and regulations canrestrict or impact our business activities in many ways, such as:•requiring remedial action to mitigate releases of hydrocarbons, hazardous substances or wastes caused by our operations or attributable toformer operators; •requiring capital expenditures to comply with environmental control requirements; and •enjoining the operations of facilities deemed in non-compliance with permits issued pursuant to such environmental laws and regulations. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may trigger a variety of administrative, civil and criminal enforcement measures, including theassessment of monetary penalties, the imposition of remedial requirements, and the issuance of orders enjoining future operations. Certain environmentalstatutes impose strict, joint and several liability for costs required to clean up and restore sites where hydrocarbons, hazardous substances or wastes have beenreleased or disposed of. Moreover, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and propertydamage allegedly caused by the release of hydrocarbons, hazardous substances or other wastes into the environment. The trend in environmental regulation is to place more restrictions and limitations on activities that may affect the environment. As a result, there can beno assurance as to the amount or timing of future expenditures that may be required for environmental compliance or remediation, and actual futureexpenditures may be different from the amounts we currently anticipate. We try to anticipate future regulatory requirements that may affect our operationsand to plan accordingly to comply with and minimize the costs of such requirements. We do not believe that compliance with federal, state or local environmental laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our business,financial position or results of operations. In addition, we believe that the various environmental activities in which we are presently engaged are not19Table of Contentsexpected to materially interrupt or diminish our operational ability. We cannot assure you, however, that future events, such as changes in existing laws, thepromulgation of new laws, or the development or discovery of new facts or conditions will not cause us to incur significant costs. The following is adiscussion of certain material environmental concerns that relate to our business.Water The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, renamed and amended as the Clean Water Act or CWA, imposes strict controls against the discharge ofpollutants, including oil and its derivatives into navigable waters. The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited except in accordance withthe regulations issued by the EPA or the state. We are subject to various types of storm water discharge requirements at our terminals. The EPA and a numberof states have adopted regulations that require us to obtain permits to discharge storm water run-off from our facilities. Such permits may require us to monitorand sample the effluent from our operations. The cost involved in obtaining and renewing these storm water permits is not material. We believe that we are insubstantial compliance with effluent limitations at our facilities and with the CWA generally. The CWA provides penalties for any discharges of petroleum products in reportable quantities and imposes substantial potential liability for the costs ofremoving an oil or hazardous substance spill. State laws for the control of water pollution also provide for various civil and criminal penalties and liabilitiesin the event of a release of petroleum or its derivatives in surface waters or into the groundwater. Spill prevention control and countermeasure requirements offederal laws require, among other things, appropriate containment be constructed around product storage tanks to help prevent the contamination ofnavigable waters in the event of a product tank spill, rupture or leak. The primary federal law for oil spill liability is the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended, or OPA, which addresses three principal areas of oil pollution—prevention, containment and cleanup. It applies to vessels, offshore platforms, and onshore facilities, including terminals, pipelines and transfer facilities.In order to handle, store or transport oil, shore facilities are required to file oil spill response plans with the United States Coast Guard, the OPS, or the EPA.Numerous states have enacted laws similar to OPA. Under OPA and similar state laws, responsible parties for a regulated facility from which oil is dischargedmay be liable for removal costs and natural resources damages. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with regulations pursuant to OPA andsimilar state laws. Contamination resulting from spills or releases of refined products is an inherent risk in the petroleum terminal and pipeline industry. To the extent thatgroundwater contamination requiring remediation exists around the facilities we own as a result of past operations, we believe any such contamination isbeing controlled or remedied without having a material adverse effect on our financial condition. However, such costs can be unpredictable and are sitespecific and, therefore, the effect may be material in the aggregate.Air Emissions Our operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act, or CAA, and comparable state and local statutes. The CAA requires most industrial operations inthe United States to incur expenditures to meet the air emission control standards that are developed and implemented by the EPA and state environmentalagencies. These laws and regulations regulate emissions of air pollutants from various industrial sources, including our operations, and also impose variousmonitoring and reporting requirements. Such laws and regulations may require a facility to obtain pre-approval for the construction or modification of certainprojects or facilities expected to produce air emissions or result in the increase of existing air emissions and obtain and strictly comply with air permitscontaining requirements.20Table of Contents Many of our terminaling operations require air permits. These operations generally include volatile organic compound emissions (primarilyhydrocarbons) associated with truck loading activities and tank working and breathing losses. The sources of these emissions are strictly regulated throughthe permitting process. Such regulation includes stringent control technology and extensive permit review and periodic renewal. The cost involved inobtaining and renewing these permits is not material. Moreover, any of our facilities that emit volatile organic compounds or nitrogen oxides and are located in ozone non-attainment areas face increasinglystringent regulations, including requirements to install various levels of control technology on sources of pollutants. We believe that we are in substantialcompliance with existing standards and regulations pursuant to the CAA and similar state and local laws, and we do not anticipate that implementation ofadditional regulations will have a material adverse effect on us. Congress and numerous states are currently considering proposed legislation directed at reducing "greenhouse gas emissions." It is not possible at thistime to predict how legislation that may be enacted to address greenhouse gas emissions would impact our operations. Although future laws and regulationscould result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions, they are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our business,financial position, results of operations and cash flows.Hazardous and Solid Waste Our operations are subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, or RCRA, and comparable state laws, which imposedetailed requirements for the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous and solid waste. All of our terminal facilities are classified by the EPA asConditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators. Our terminals do not generate hazardous waste except in isolated and infrequent cases. At such times, onlythird party disposal sites which have been audited and approved by us are used. Our operations also generate solid wastes that are regulated under state law orthe less stringent solid waste requirements of RCRA. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with the existing requirements of RCRA and similarstate and local laws, and the cost involved in complying with these requirements is not material.Site Remediation The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, or CERCLA, also known as the "Superfund" law,and comparable state laws impose liability without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons responsible for therelease of hazardous substances into the environment. Such classes of persons include the current and past owners or operators of sites where a hazardoussubstance was released, and companies that disposed or arranged for disposal of hazardous substances at offsite locations such as landfills. In the course ofour operations we will generate wastes or handle substances that may fall within the definition of a "hazardous substance." CERCLA authorizes the EPA and,in some cases, third parties to take actions in response to threats to the public health or the environment and to seek to recover from the responsible classes ofpersons the costs they incur. Under CERCLA, we could be subject to joint and several liability for the costs of cleaning up and restoring sites wherehazardous substances have been released, for damages to natural resources, and for the costs of certain health studies. We believe that we are in substantialcompliance with the existing requirements of CERCLA. We currently own, lease, or operate numerous properties and facilities that for many years have been used for industrial activities, including refinedproduct terminaling operations. Hazardous substances, wastes, or hydrocarbons may have been released on or under the properties owned or leased by us, oron or under other locations where such substances have been taken for disposal. In addition, some of these properties have been operated by third parties orby previous owners whose21Table of Contentstreatment and disposal or release of hazardous substances, wastes, or hydrocarbons, was not under our control. These properties and the substances disposedor released on them may be subject to CERCLA, RCRA and analogous state laws. Under such laws, we could be required to remove previously disposedsubstances and wastes (including substances disposed of or released by prior owners or operators), remediate contaminated property (including groundwatercontamination, whether from prior owners or operators or other historic activities or spills), or perform remedial plugging or pit closure operations to preventfuture contamination. We are currently remediating two sites, one at our facility in Rogers, Arkansas and one at our facility in Owensboro, Kentucky. In October 2006, weexperienced a release of product at our Rogers, Arkansas terminal that was caused by human error and did not involve any system malfunctions. ThroughDecember 31, 2008, the remediation costs incurred at the Rogers terminal were approximately $1.0 million and we estimate that the total cost for completingthe remediation will be between approximately $3.3 million and approximately $4.0 million. In October 2008, we experienced a release of product at ourfacility in Owensboro, Kentucky due to a leak in a line that connects the terminal's storage capacity to its dock facility. Through December 31, 2008, theremediation costs incurred at the Owensboro terminal were approximately $0.6 million and we estimate that the total cost for completing the remediation willbe between approximately $4.6 million and approximately $7.3 million. With respect to the costs of our remediation activity in both Rogers, Arkansas andOwensboro, Kentucky, we believe that our share of the total remediation liability, net of probable reimbursements, will not exceed $1.0 million in theaggregate. Under an indemnification agreement, which contains the indemnification terms previously set forth in the omnibus agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. hasagreed to indemnify us for five years after May 27, 2005 against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with the operation ofthe Florida and Midwest terminals and occurring before May 27, 2005. TransMontaigne Inc.'s maximum liability for this indemnification obligation is$15.0 million and it has no obligation to indemnify us for aggregate losses until such losses exceed $250,000 in the aggregate. TransMontaigne Inc. has noindemnification obligations with respect to environmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws promulgated afterMay 27, 2005. We have agreed to indemnify TransMontaigne Inc. against environmental liabilities related to our facilities, to the extent these liabilities arenot subject to TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations. TransMontaigne Inc. estimates that the total cost for remediating the contamination at theFlorida terminals will be between approximately $3.1 million and approximately $6.9 million. TransMontaigne Inc.'s activities are being administered in partby the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under state-administered programs that encourage and help to fund all or a portion of the cleanup ofcontaminated sites. Under these programs, TransMontaigne Inc. has received, and believes that it is eligible to continue to receive, state reimbursement of asignificant portion of the costs associated with the remediation of the Florida terminals. As such, TransMontaigne Inc. believes that its share of the totalremediation liability, net of probable reimbursements, will be between approximately $0.5 million and approximately $1.5 million. TransMontaigne Inc.'sremediation liability, net of probable reimbursements, for the Midwest terminals is not expected to exceed $0.1 million. Under the purchase agreement for the refined product terminal in Mobile, Alabama, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify us through December 31,2008 against certain potential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Mobile terminal that occurred on or prior to January 1, 2006. Ourenvironmental losses must first exceed $200,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at $2.5 million. The cap amount does notapply to any environmental liabilities known to exist as of January 1, 2006. At this time, TransMontaigne Inc. is not aware of any remediation liability for theMobile, Alabama terminal. Under the purchase agreement for the Brownsville, Texas and River facilities, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify us through December 31, 2011against certain potential environmental liabilities22Table of Contentsassociated with the operation of the Brownsville and River facilities that occurred on or prior to December 31, 2006. Our environmental losses must firstexceed $250,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at $15.0 million. The cap amount does not apply to any environmentalliabilities known to exist as of December 31, 2006. TransMontaigne Inc. believes that its total remediation liability, net of probable reimbursements, for theBrownsville and River facilities will be between approximately $0.4 million and approximately $1.5 million. Under the purchase agreement for the Southeast facilities, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us through December 31, 2012, against certainpotential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Southeast Terminals that occurred on or prior to December 31, 2007. Ourenvironmental losses must first exceed $250,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at $15.0 million, which cap amount doesnot apply to any environmental liabilities known to exist as of December 31, 2007. TransMontaigne Inc. believes its total remediation liability, net ofprobable reimbursements, for the Southeast facilities will be between approximately $1.2 million and approximately $2.3 million.Endangered Species Act The Endangered Species Act restricts activities that may affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats. While some of our facilities are in areasthat may be designated as habitat for endangered or threatened species, we believe that we are in substantial compliance with the Endangered Species Act.However, the discovery of previously unidentified endangered or threatened species could cause us to incur additional costs or become subject to operatingrestrictions or bans in the affected area.Operational Hazards and Insurance Our terminal and pipeline facilities may experience damage as a result of an accident or natural disaster. These hazards can cause personal injury and lossof life, severe damage to and destruction of property and equipment, pollution or environmental damage and suspension of operations. Also, coverage fordomestic acts of terrorism as defined in Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act 2007 are covered under certain casualty insurance policies.We maintain insurance of various types that we consider adequate to cover our operations, properties and loss of income at specified locations. The insurance covers all of our facilities in amounts that we consider to be reasonable. The insurance policies are subject to deductibles that we considerreasonable and not excessive. Our insurance does not cover every potential risk associated with operating terminals, pipelines and other facilities, includingthe potential loss of significant revenue. Consistent with insurance coverage generally available to the industry, our insurance policies provide limitedcoverage for losses or liabilities relating to pollution, with broader coverage for sudden and accidental occurrences. The damages associated with HurricaneIke and other recent tropical storms, and their overall effect on the Gulf Coast property insurance industry have adversely impacted the availability and costof coastal property coverage. We share insurance policies, including our general liability and pollution policies, with TransMontaigne Inc. These policies contain caps on the insurer'smaximum liability under the policy, and claims made by either of TransMontaigne Inc. or us are applied against the caps. The possibility exists that, in anyevent in which we wish to make a claim under a shared insurance policy, our claim could be denied or only partially satisfied due to claims made byTransMontaigne Inc. against the policy cap.23Table of ContentsTariff Regulation The Razorback pipeline, which runs between Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas, and the Diamondback pipelines, which run betweenBrownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico, transport petroleum products subject to regulation by the FERC under the Interstate Commerce Act and theEnergy Policy Act of 1992 and rules and orders promulgated under those statutes. FERC regulation requires that the rates of pipelines providing interstateservice, such as the Razorback and Diamondback pipelines, be filed at FERC and posted publicly, and that these rates be "just and reasonable" andnondiscriminatory. Such rates are currently regulated by the FERC primarily through an index methodology, whereby a pipeline is allowed to change itsrates based on the change from year to year in the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods (PPI-FG), plus a 1.3 percent adjustment for the period July 1, 2006through June 30, 2011. In the alternative, interstate pipeline companies may elect to support rate filings by using a cost-of-service methodology, competitivemarket showings, or actual agreements between shippers and the oil pipeline company. The FERC generally has not investigated interstate rates on its own initiative when those rates have not been the subject of a protest or a complaint by ashipper. A shipper or other party having a substantial economic interest in our rates could, however, challenge our rates. In response to such challenges, theFERC could investigate our rates. If our rates were successfully challenged, the amount of cash available for distribution to unitholders could be reduced. Inthe absence of a challenge to our rates, given our ability to utilize either filed rates as annually indexed or to utilize rates tied to cost of service methodology,competitive market showing, or actual agreements between shippers and us, we do not believe that these regulations would have any negative materialmonetary impact on us unless the regulations were substantially modified in such a manner so as to prevent a pipeline company's ability to earn a fair returnfor the shipment of petroleum products utilizing its transportation system, which we believe to be an unlikely scenario. On July 20, 2004, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, or D.C. Circuit, issued its opinion in BP West CoastProducts, LLC v. FERC, which vacated the portion of the FERC's decision applying the Lakehead policy, under which the FERC allowed a regulated entityorganized as a master limited partnership to include in its cost-of-service an income tax allowance to the extent that entity's unitholders were corporationssubject to income tax. On May 4, 2005, the FERC adopted a policy statement providing that all entities owning public utility assets—oil and gas pipelinesand electric utilities—would be permitted to include an income tax allowance in their cost-of-service rates to reflect the actual or potential income taxliability attributable to their public utility income, regardless of the form of ownership. Any tax pass-through entity seeking an income tax allowance wouldhave to establish that its partners or members have an actual or potential income tax obligation on the entity's public utility income. The FERC's new policywas subsequently challenged before the D.C. Circuit and on May 29, 2007, the D.C. Circuit denied the petitions for review with respect to the income taxallowance issues. As the FERC continues to apply this policy in individual cases, the ultimate impact remains uncertain. If the FERC were to act tosubstantially reduce or eliminate the right of a master limited partnership to include in its cost-of-service an income tax allowance to reflect actual orpotential income tax liability on public utility income, it may become more difficult for the Razorback and Diamondback pipelines to justify their rates ifchallenged in a protest or complaint. In addition to being regulated by the FERC, we are required to maintain a Presidential Permit from the United States Department of State to operate andmaintain the Diamondback pipelines, because the pipelines transport petroleum products across the international boundary line between the United Statesand Mexico. The Department of State's regulations do not affect our rates but do require the agency's approval for the international crossing. We do notbelieve that these regulations would have any negative material monetary impact on us unless the regulations were substantially modified, which we believeto be an unlikely scenario.24Table of ContentsTitle to Properties The Razorback and Diamondback pipelines are generally constructed on easements and rights-of-way granted by the apparent record owners of theproperty and in some instances these grants are revocable at the election of the grantor. Several rights-of-way for the Razorback pipeline and other realproperty assets are shared with other pipelines and other assets owned by affiliates of TransMontaigne Inc. and by third parties. We have recently becomeaware that the locations of our Diamondback pipelines deviate from the boundaries of certain easements obtained when the pipelines were built. We currentlyare investigating the situation and negotiating with individual landowners regarding several of the easements for the Diamondback pipelines in the UnitedStates and Mexico. In many instances, lands over which rights-of-way have been obtained are subject to prior liens that have not been subordinated to theright-of-way grants. We have obtained permits from public authorities to cross over or under, or to lay facilities in or along, watercourses, county roads,municipal streets, and state highways and, in some instances, these permits are revocable at the election of the grantor. We have also obtained permits fromrailroad companies to cross over or under lands or rights-of-way, many of which are also revocable at the grantor's election. In some cases, property forpipeline purposes was purchased in fee. Some of the leases, easements, rights-of-way, permits, licenses and franchise ordinances transferred to us will require the consent of the grantor to transferthese rights, which in some instances is a governmental entity. Our general partner has obtained or is in the process of obtaining sufficient third-partyconsents, permits, and authorizations for the transfer of the facilities necessary for us to operate our business in all material respects as described in this annualreport. With respect to any consents, permits, or authorizations that have not been obtained, our general partner believes that these consents, permits, orauthorizations will be obtained, or that the failure to obtain these consents, permits, or authorizations would not have a material adverse effect on theoperation of our business. Our general partner believes that we have satisfactory title to all of our assets. Record title to some of our assets may continue to be held by affiliates ofTransMontaigne Inc. until we have made the appropriate filings in the jurisdictions in which such assets are located and obtained any consents and approvalsthat were not obtained prior to transfer. We will make these filings and request these consents, the granting of which is subject to the discretion of theapplicable governmental entity. Although title to these properties is subject to encumbrances in some cases, such as customary interests generally retained inconnection with acquisition of real property, liens that can be imposed in some jurisdictions for government-initiated action to clean up environmentalcontamination, liens for current taxes and other burdens, and easements, restrictions, and other encumbrances to which the underlying properties were subjectat the time of our acquisition, our general partner believes that none of these burdens should materially detract from the value of these properties or from ourinterest in these properties or should materially interfere with their use in the operation of our business.Employees TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is our general partner and manages our operations and activities. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is an indirect wholly ownedsubsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. Likewise, TransMontaigne Services Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. and employs thepersonnel who provide support to TransMontaigne Inc.'s operations, as well as our operations. As of February 20, 2009, TransMontaigne Services Inc. hadapproximately 865 full-time employees, of whom 336 provide services directly to us. As of February 20, 2009, none of TransMontaigne Services Inc.'semployees who provide services directly to us were covered by a collective bargaining agreement. TransMontaigne Services Inc. considers its employeerelations to be good.25Table of Contents ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. You should consider carefully the following risk factors, in addition tothe other information set forth in this annual report in connection with any investment in our securities. Limited partner interests are inherently differentfrom the capital stock of a corporation, although many of the business risks to which we are subject are similar to those that would be faced by acorporation engaged in a similar business. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cashflows could be materially adversely affected. In that case, we might not be able to continue to make distributions on our common units at current levels, orat all. As a result of any of these risks, the market value of our common units representing limited partnership interests could decline, and investors couldlose all or a part of their investment.Risks Inherent in Our Business Our continued working capital requirements, distributions to unitholders and expansion programs may require access to additional capital.Tightened credit markets or more expensive capital could impair our ability to maintain or grow our operations, or to fund distributions to ourunitholders. Our primary liquidity needs are to fund our working capital requirements, distributions to unitholders and capital expenditures. Pending an improvementin the current conditions in the public debt and equity markets, our principal sources of funds to meet our liquidity needs currently are limited to cashgenerated by operations and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. As of December 31, 2008, our senior secured credit facility provides for amaximum borrowing line of credit equal to $200 million, which may be increased by up to an additional $100 million subject to the approval of theadministrative agent and the receipt of additional commitments from one or more lenders. As of December 31, 2008, our outstanding borrowings under thesenior secured credit facility were approximately $165.5 million, resulting in available capacity of approximately $34.5 million. As of December 31, 2008,we have pending capital projects under construction with estimated completion dates that extend through December 31, 2009, pursuant to which we expectto incur between $45 million and $55 million in remaining capital expenditures. We expect to fund these capital expenditures with additional borrowingsunder our senior secured credit facility and payments from Morgan Stanley Capital Group in the range of $20 million to $25 million, which are due andpayable upon completion of certain of the capital projects. Upon our payment of the remaining capital expenditures to complete the capital projects referredto above and our receipt of payments from Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we currently expect to have approximately $10 million in available capacityunder our senior secured credit facility. If we cannot obtain adequate financing to complete the approved capital projects while maintaining our currentoperations, we may not be able to continue to operate our business as it is currently conducted, or we may be unable to maintain or grow the quarterlydistribution to our unitholders. Moreover, our long term business strategies include acquiring additional energy-related terminaling and transportation facilities and further expansionof our existing terminal capacity. We will need to raise additional funds to grow our business and implement these strategies. We anticipate that suchadditional funds would be raised through equity or debt financings. Any equity or debt financing, if available at all, may not be on terms that are favorable tous. An inability to access the capital markets may result in a substantial increase in our leverage and have a detrimental impact on our creditworthiness. If wecannot obtain adequate financing, we may not be able to fully implement our business strategies, and our business, results of operations and financialcondition would be adversely affected.26Table of Contents Because of recent, unprecedented contraction in global financial and credit markets, one or more of our significant customers may become unableto secure financing arrangements adequate to purchase their desired volume of product, which could reduce use of our tank capacity and throughputvolumes at our terminal facilities and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The contraction in the global financial and credit markets has adversely affected the liquidity of many large financial institutions and may affect otherbusinesses in the future. In part, these conditions have reduced the credit available to various enterprises, including those involved in the supply andmarketing of refined products. As a result of these conditions, some of our customers may suffer short or long-term reductions in their ability to finance theirsupply and marketing activities, or may voluntarily elect to reduce their supply and marketing activities in order to preserve working capital. A significantdecrease in our customers' ability to secure financing arrangements adequate to support their historic refined product throughput volumes could result in amaterial decline in use of our tank capacity or the throughput of refined product at our terminal facilities. In the current economic climate, we may not be ableto generate sufficient additional revenue from third parties to replace any shortfall in revenue from our current customers, which would likely cause ourrevenue and results of operations to decline and may impair our ability to make quarterly distributions to our unitholders. A significant decrease in demand for refined products due to the recent price volatility, adverse economic conditions and record high prices ofrefined products may cause one or more of our significant customers to reduce their use of our tank capacity and throughput volumes at our terminalfacilities, which would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The recent volatile market conditions, economic recession resulting in lower consumer spending on gasolines, distillates and travel, and record highprices of refined products as seen during 2008 may cause a reduction in demand for refined products, which could result in a material decline in the use of ourtank capacity or throughput of product at our terminal facilities. Additionally, the continued volatility in the price of refined products may render ourcustomers' hedging activities ineffective, which could cause one or more of our significant customers to decrease their supply and marketing activities inorder to reduce their exposure to price fluctuations. Additional factors that could lead to a decrease in market demand for refined products include:•an increase in the market price of crude oil that leads to higher refined product prices; •higher fuel taxes or other governmental or other regulatory actions that increase, directly or indirectly, the cost of gasolines or other refinedproducts; or •a shift by consumers to more fuel-efficient or alternative fuel vehicles or an increase in fuel economy, whether as a result of technologicaladvances by manufacturers, pending legislation proposing to mandate higher fuel economy or otherwise. Any decrease in supply and marketing activities may result in reduced throughput volumes at our terminal facilities, which would adversely affect ourfinancial condition and results of operations. We are exposed to the credit risks of Morgan Stanley Capital Group and TransMontaigne Inc. and our other significant customers, which couldaffect our creditworthiness. Any material nonpayment or nonperformance by such customers could also adversely affect our financial condition andresults of operations. Because of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's and TransMontaigne Inc.'s ownership interest in and control of us, the strong operational links betweenMorgan Stanley Capital Group and TransMontaigne Inc. and us and our reliance on Morgan Stanley Capital Group and TransMontaigne Inc. for a substantialmajority of our revenue, if one or more credit rating agencies27Table of Contentswere to view unfavorably the credit quality of Morgan Stanley Capital Group or TransMontaigne Inc., we could experience an increase in our borrowingcosts or difficulty accessing capital markets. Such a development could adversely affect our ability to grow our business. We are subject to risks of loss resulting from nonpayment or nonperformance by our other significant customers. Some of our significant customers maybe highly leveraged and subject to their own operating and regulatory risks. Any material nonpayment or nonperformance by our other significant customerscould require us to pursue substitute customers for our affected assets or provide alternative services. There can be no assurance that any such efforts would besuccessful or would provide similar fees. These events could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Morgan Stanley Capital Group, which is our largest customer and controls our general partner, is owned by Morgan Stanley. On September 21,2008, Morgan Stanley became a bank holding company under applicable federal banking law and regulations, which impose regulatory limitations onMorgan Stanley's ability to conduct certain nonbanking activities or retain or make certain investments. If Morgan Stanley determines that any of ouractivities or investments would be impermissible under the Bank Holding Company Act, or BHC Act, and it is unable to obtain relief from the FederalReserve Bank within the statutory two-year grace period, with the possibility of three one-year extensions, Morgan Stanley (i) may cause us todiscontinue any such activity or divest any such investment, or (ii) may transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party, prior tothe end of the referenced grace period. On September 21, 2008, Morgan Stanley obtained the approval of the Federal Reserve Bank, or the Fed, to become a bank holding company. Two dayslater, Morgan Stanley became a financial holding company under the BHC Act. As a financial holding company, Morgan Stanley will be able to engage inany activity that is financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity or complementary to a financial activity. The BHC Act, by its terms, provides that anycompany, such as Morgan Stanley, that becomes a financial holding company has two years to conform its existing nonfinancial activities and investmentsto the requirements of the BHC Act with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The BHC Act grandfathers any "activities related to the trading, sale orinvestment in commodities and underlying physical properties," provided that Morgan Stanley conducted any such type of activities as of September 30,1997 and provided that certain other conditions are satisfied, which conditions are reasonably in the control of Morgan Stanley. In addition, the BHC Actpermits the Fed to determine by regulation or order that certain activities are complementary to a financial activity and do not pose a risk to safety andsoundness. The Fed has previously determined that a range of commodities activities are either financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity, orcomplementary to a financial activity. Morgan Stanley has advised us that it is conducting an internal review to determine whether any of our activities orinvestments would be impermissible under the BHC Act in the absence of an order that such activities or investments are complementary to a financialactivity. If it determines that any such activities or investments would fall into this category, Morgan Stanley has informed us that it currently expects to filean application with the Fed seeking a determination that such activities and investments are complementary to a financial activity. It is possible that the Fed will not grant such relief and that certain of our activities or investments will not be deemed permissible under the BHC Act asa grandfathered, financial, incidental or complementary activity. If so, Morgan Stanley (i) may cause us to discontinue any such activity or divest any suchinvestment or (ii) may transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party prior to the end of the referenced grace period. Upon becoming a financial holding company, Morgan Stanley became subject to the consolidated supervision and regulation of the Fed. As a result, ourgeneral partner, which is an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, and the Partnership are now also subject to such supervision and28Table of Contentsregulation. In addition, the statutes and regulations governing the activities of financial holding companies are subject to change from time to time. We arecurrently unable to predict whether becoming subject to the consolidated supervision and regulation affecting Morgan Stanley as a financial holdingcompany, or any future changes in the statutes and regulations governing the activities of financial holding companies, will have a material impact on us, orwhat any such impact may be. We also are currently unable to predict whether Morgan Stanley will determine that any of our activities or investments would be impermissible underthe BHC Act absent an order that any such activity or investment is complementary to a financial activity. Nor are we able to predict whether the Fed wouldgrant Morgan Stanley's request for a determination that any such activities or investments are complementary to a financial activity. We are therefore unableto predict whether Morgan Stanley would be required to cause us to discontinue any such activities or investments, or whether Morgan Stanley would berequired to transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party. We are, therefore, also unable to predict whether, if either of these actions isrequired, it would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operation. We also cannot currently predict whether, if MorganStanley is required to transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party, it would materially affect our relationship with Morgan StanleyCapital Group, or materially adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, the uncertainty surrounding our future relationshipwith Morgan Stanley may suppress the market value of our common units. Our debt levels may limit our flexibility in obtaining additional financing and in pursuing other business opportunities. Our level of debt could have important consequences to us. For example our level of debt could:•impair our ability to obtain additional financing, if necessary, for distributions to unitholders, working capital, capital expenditures,acquisitions or other purposes; •require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to make principal and interest payments on our debt, reducing the funds thatwould otherwise be available for operations and future business opportunities; •make us more vulnerable to competitive pressures, changes in interest rates or a downturn in our business or the economy generally; •impair our ability to make quarterly distributions to our unitholders; and •limit our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions. If our operating results are not sufficient to service our current or future indebtedness, we will be forced to take actions such as reducing distributions,reducing or delaying our business activities, acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt, or seekingadditional equity capital. We may not be able to effect any of these actions on satisfactory terms, or at all. Our senior secured credit facility also contains covenants limiting our ability to make distributions to unitholders in certain circumstances. In addition,our senior secured credit facility contains various covenants that limit, among other things, our ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens or enter into amerger, consolidation or sale of assets. Furthermore, our senior secured credit facility contains covenants requiring us to maintain certain financial ratios andtests. Any future breach of any of these covenants or our failure to meet any of these ratios or conditions could result in a default under the terms of our seniorsecured credit facility, which could result in acceleration of our debt and other financial obligations. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenderscould initiate a bankruptcy proceeding or liquidation proceeding or proceed against the collateral.29Table of Contents In the event we are required to refinance our existing debt in unfavorable market conditions, we may have to pay higher interest rates and besubject to more stringent financial covenants, which could adversely affect our results of operations and may impair our ability to make quarterlydistributions to our unitholders. Our existing senior secured credit facility matures by its terms in December 2011. At December 31, 2008, we had outstanding borrowings ofapproximately $165.5 million under our senior secured credit facility. Our credit facility provides that we pay interest on outstanding balances at interestrates based on market rates plus specified margins, ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% depending on the total leverage ratio in the case of loans with interest ratesbased on LIBOR, and ranging from 0.5% to 1.5% depending on the total leverage ratio in the case of loans with interest rates based on the prime rate. Basedupon the recent contraction in global credit markets, we believe that, if we had to refinance our senior secured credit facility under these or similar conditions,we may have to pay interest at higher rates on outstanding borrowings and may be subject to more stringent financial covenants than we are today, whichcould adversely affect our results of operations and may impair our ability to make quarterly distributions to our unitholders. Our business involves many hazards and operational risks, including adverse weather conditions, which could cause us to incur substantialliabilities and increased operating costs. Our operations are subject to the many hazards inherent in the terminaling and transportation of products, including:•leaks or accidental releases of products or other materials into the environment, whether as a result of human error or otherwise; •extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tropical storms, and rough seas, which are common along the Gulf Coast; •explosions, fires, accidents, mechanical malfunctions, faulty measurement and other operating errors; and •acts of terrorism or vandalism. If any of these events were to occur, we could suffer substantial losses because of personal injury or loss of life, severe damage to and destruction ofstorage tanks, pipelines and related property and equipment, and pollution or other environmental damage resulting in curtailment or suspension of ourrelated operations and potentially substantial unanticipated costs for the repair or replacement of property and environmental cleanup. In addition, if wesuffer accidental releases or spills of products at our terminals or pipelines, we could be faced with material third-party costs and liabilities, including thoserelating to claims for damages to property and persons. For example, in October 2008 we experienced a release of product at our facility in Owensboro,Kentucky, which resulted in approximately $0.5 million in unreimbursed environmental remediation costs and product losses. Furthermore, events likehurricanes can affect large geographical areas which can cause us to suffer additional costs and delays in connection with subsequent repairs and operationsbecause contractors and other resources are not available, or are only available at substantially increased costs following widespread catastrophes. We depend upon a relatively small number of customers for a substantial majority of our revenue. A substantial reduction of revenue from one ormore of these customers would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We expect to derive a substantial majority of our revenue from a small number of significant customers for the foreseeable future. Events that adverselyaffect the business operations of any one or more of our significant customers may adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.30Table of ContentsTherefore, we are indirectly subject to the business risks of our significant customers, many of which are similar to the business risks we face. For example, amaterial decline in refined petroleum product supplies available to our customers, or a significant decrease in our customers' ability to negotiate marketingcontracts on favorable terms, could result in a material decline in the use of our tank capacity or throughput of product at our terminal facilities, which wouldlikely cause our revenue and results of operations to decline. In addition, if any of our significant customers were unable to meet its contractual commitmentsto us for any reason, then our revenue and cash flow would decline. The obligations of several of our key customers under their terminaling services agreements may be reduced or suspended in some circumstances,which would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Our agreements with several of our significant customers provide that, if any of a number of events occur, which we refer to as events of force majeure,and the event renders performance impossible with respect to a facility, usually for a specified minimum period of days, our customer's obligations would betemporarily suspended with respect to that facility. In that case, a significant customer's minimum revenue commitment may be reduced or the contract maybe subject to termination. As a result, our revenue and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. If one or more of our current terminaling services agreements is terminated or expires and we are unable to secure comparable alternativearrangements, our financial condition and results of operations will be adversely affected. We have terminaling services agreements that expire on various dates ranging from 2009 to 2016. After the expiration of each of these terminalingservices agreements, the customers may elect not to continue to engage us to provide services. In addition, even if a customer does engage us, the terms ofany renegotiated agreement may be less favorable than the agreement it replaces. In either case, we may not be able to generate sufficient additional revenuefrom third parties to replace any shortfall in revenue or increase in costs. Additionally, we may incur substantial costs if modifications to our terminals arerequired by a new or renegotiated terminaling services agreement. To the extent a customer does not extend or renew a terminaling services agreement, if weextend or renew such a terminaling services agreement on less favorable terms or if we must incur substantial costs in relation to a new or renegotiatedterminaling services agreement, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. If we do not make acquisitions on economically acceptable terms, any future growth will be limited. Our ability to grow is dependent principally on our ability to make acquisitions that are attractive because they are expected to result in an increase inour quarterly distributions to unitholders. Our acquisition strategy is based, in part, on our expectation of ongoing divestitures of product terminal andtransportation facilities by large industry participants. A material decrease in such divestitures would limit our opportunities for future acquisitions and couldadversely affect our operations and cash flows. In addition, we may be unable to make attractive acquisitions for any of the following reasons, among others:•because we are outbid by competitors, some of which are substantially larger than us and have greater financial resources and lower costs ofcapital than we do; •because we are unable to identify attractive acquisition candidates or negotiate acceptable purchase contracts with them, or acceptableterminaling services contracts with them or another customer; or31Table of Contents•because we are unable to raise financing for such acquisitions on economically acceptable terms. If we consummate future acquisitions, our capitalization and results of operations may change significantly. Any acquisitions we make are subject to substantial risks, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Any acquisition involves potential risks, including risks that we may:•fail to realize anticipated benefits, such as cost-savings or cash flow enhancements; •decrease our liquidity by using a significant portion of our available cash or borrowing capacity to finance acquisitions; •significantly increase our interest expense or financial leverage if we incur additional debt to finance acquisitions; •encounter difficulties operating in new geographic areas or new lines of business; •incur or assume unanticipated liabilities, losses or costs associated with the business or assets acquired for which we are not indemnified or forwhich the indemnity is inadequate; •be unable to hire, train or retain qualified personnel to manage and operate our growing business and assets; •less effectively manage our historical assets because of the diversion of management's attention; or •incur other significant charges, such as impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, asset devaluation or restructuring charges. If any acquisitions we ultimately consummate result in one or more of these outcomes, our financial condition and results of operations may be adverselyaffected. In particular, effective December 31, 2007, we acquired two pipelines running from Brownsville, Texas to Matamoros, Mexico, with associated rights ofway and easements. In late 2008 and early 2009, we were notified that the location of these pipelines deviates in certain respects from the easements grantedin connection with their construction. We currently are investigating the situation and negotiating with individual landowners regarding several of theeasements for the pipelines in the United States and Mexico. While we currently cannot estimate the cost of curative title work or any pipeline relocation thatmay be required, if the costs are significant, our results of operations and cash flows may be adversely affected. Expanding our business by constructing new facilities subjects us to risks that the project may not be completed on schedule and that the costsassociated with the project may exceed our estimates or budgeted costs, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The construction of additions or modifications to our existing terminal and transportation facilities, and the construction of new terminals and pipelines,involves numerous regulatory, environmental, political, legal and operational uncertainties beyond our control and requires the expenditure of significantamounts of capital. If we undertake these projects, they may not be completed on schedule or at all and may exceed the budgeted cost. Moreover, our revenuemay not increase immediately upon the expenditure of funds on a particular project. For instance, if we construct additional storage capacity, theconstruction may occur over an extended period of time, and we will not receive any material increases in revenue until the project is completed. Moreover,we may construct additional32Table of Contentsstorage capacity to capture anticipated future growth in consumption of products in a market in which such growth does not materialize. Competition from other terminals and pipelines that are able to supply our customers with storage capacity at a lower price could adversely affectour financial condition and results of operations. We face competition from other terminals and pipelines that may be able to supply our customers with integrated terminaling services on a morecompetitive basis. We compete with national, regional and local terminal and pipeline companies, including the major integrated oil companies, of widelyvarying sizes, financial resources and experience. Our ability to compete could be harmed by factors we cannot control, including:•price competition from terminal and transportation companies, some of which are substantially larger than us and have greater financialresources and control substantially greater product storage capacity, than we do; •the perception that another company may provide better service; and •the availability of alternative supply points or supply points located closer to our customers' operations. If we are unable to compete with services offered by other enterprises, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. Because of our lack of asset diversification, adverse developments in our terminals or pipeline operations could adversely affect our revenue andcash flows. We rely exclusively on the revenue generated from our terminals and pipeline operations. Because of our lack of diversification in asset type, an adversedevelopment in these businesses would have a significantly greater impact on our financial condition and results of operations than if we maintained morediverse assets. Our operations are subject to governmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment that may expose us to significantcosts and liabilities. Our business is subject to the jurisdiction of numerous governmental agencies that enforce complex and stringent laws and regulations with respect to awide range of environmental, safety and other regulatory matters. We could be adversely affected by increased costs resulting from more strict pollutioncontrol requirements or liabilities resulting from non-compliance with required operating or other regulatory permits. New environmental laws andregulations might adversely impact our activities, including the transportation, storage and distribution of petroleum products. Federal, state and localagencies also could impose additional safety requirements, any of which could affect our profitability. Furthermore, our failure to comply with environmentalor safety related laws and regulations also could result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of investigatory andremedial obligations and even the issuance of injunctions that restrict or prohibit the performance of our operations. Terrorist attacks, and the threat of terrorist attacks, have resulted in increased costs to our business. Continued hostilities in the Middle East orother sustained military campaigns may adversely impact our ability to make distributions to our unitholders. The long-term impact of terrorist attacks, such as the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and the threat of future terrorist attacks, on the energytransportation industry in general, and on us in particular, is impossible to predict. Increased security measures that we have taken as a precaution33Table of Contentsagainst possible terrorist attacks have resulted in increased costs to our business. Uncertainty surrounding continued hostilities in the Middle East or othersustained military campaigns may affect our operations in unpredictable ways, including the possibility that infrastructure facilities could be direct targets of,or indirect casualties of, an act of terrorism. We are not fully insured against all risks incident to our business, and could incur substantial liabilities as a result. We may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount we desire at reasonable rates. As a result of market conditions, premiums anddeductibles for certain of our insurance policies have increased substantially, and could escalate further. In some instances, certain insurance could becomeunavailable or available only for reduced amounts of coverage. For example, our insurance carriers require broad exclusions for losses due to terrorist acts. Ifwe were to incur a significant liability for which we were not fully insured, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. In accordancewith typical industry practice, we do not have any property or title insurance on the Razorback and Diamondback pipelines. We share insurance policies, including our general liability and pollution policies, with TransMontaigne Inc. These policies contain caps on the insurer'smaximum liability under the policy, and claims made by either of TransMontaigne Inc. or us are applied against the caps. In the event we reach the cap, wewould seek to acquire additional insurance in the marketplace; however, we can provide no assurance that such insurance would be available or if available,at a reasonable cost. The possibility exists that, in any event in which we wish to make a claim under a shared insurance policy, our claim could be denied oronly partially satisfied due to claims made by TransMontaigne Inc. against the policy cap. Many of our storage tanks and portions of our pipeline system have been in service for several decades that could result in increased maintenanceor remediation expenditures, which could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to pay cash distributions. Our pipeline and storage assets are generally long-lived assets. As a result, some of those assets have been in service for many decades. The age andcondition of these assets could result in increased maintenance or remediation expenditures. Any significant increase in these expenditures could adverselyaffect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows, as well as our ability to pay cash distributions.Risks Inherent in an Investment in Us We may not have sufficient cash from operations to enable us to maintain or grow the distribution to our unitholders following establishment ofcash reserves and payment of fees and expenses, including payments to our general partner. The amount of cash we can distribute on our common units principally depends upon the amount of cash we generate from our operations, which willfluctuate from quarter to quarter based on, among other things:•the level of consumption of products in the markets in which we operate; •the prices we obtain for our services; •the level of our operating costs, including payments to our general partner; and •prevailing economic conditions.34Table of Contents Additionally, the actual amount of cash we have available for distribution to our unitholders depends on other factors such as:•the level of capital expenditures we make; •the restrictions contained in our debt instruments and our debt service requirements; •fluctuations in our working capital needs; and •the amount, if any, of reserves, including reserves for future capital expenditures and other matters, established by our general partner in itsdiscretion. The amount of cash we have available for distribution to our unitholders depends primarily on our cash flow, including cash flow from operations andworking capital borrowings, and not solely on profitability, which will be affected by non-cash items. As a result, we may make cash distributions to ourunitholders during periods when we incur net losses and may not make cash distributions to our unitholders during periods when we generate net earnings.We may not be able to obtain debt or equity financing on terms that are favorable to us, if at all, and we may be required to fund our working capitalrequirements principally on cash generated by our operations and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. As a result, we may not be able tomaintain or grow our quarterly distribution to our unitholders. TransMontaigne Inc. controls our general partner, which has sole responsibility for conducting our business and managing our operations.TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties, which may permit them to favor theirown interests to our detriment. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is our general partner and manages our operations and activities. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is an indirect wholly ownedsubsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. Likewise, TransMontaigne Services Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. and employs thepersonnel who provide support to TransMontaigne Inc.'s operations, as well as our operations. TransMontaigne Inc., in turn, is wholly owned by MorganStanley Capital Group, which is the principal commodities trading arm of Morgan Stanley. Neither our general partner nor its board of directors is elected byour unitholders and our unitholders have no right to elect our general partner or its board of directors on an annual or other continuing basis. Furthermore,unitholders have limited ability to remove our general partner without its consent because our general partner and its affiliates own units representingapproximately 26.3% of our aggregate outstanding limited partner interests. The vote of the holders of at least 662/3% of all outstanding common andsubordinated units, including any common and subordinated units owned by our general partner and its affiliates but excluding the general partner interest,voting together as a single class, is required to remove our general partner. All of the executive officers of our general partner are affiliated with TransMontaigne Inc. and three of our general partner's directors are affiliated withMorgan Stanley Capital Group. Therefore, conflicts of interest may arise between TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates, including Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup and our general partner, on the one hand, and us and our unitholders, on the other hand. In resolving those conflicts of interest, our general partner mayfavor its own interests and the interests of its affiliates over the interests of our unitholders. The following are potential conflicts of interest:•TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, as users of our pipeline and terminals, have economic incentives not to cause us toseek higher tariffs or higher terminaling service fees, even if such higher rates or terminaling service fees would reflect rates that could beobtained in arm's-length, third-party transactions.35Table of Contents•Morgan Stanley Capital Group, TransMontaigne Inc. and their affiliates may engage in competition with us under certain circumstances. •Neither our partnership agreement nor any other agreement requires TransMontaigne Inc. or Morgan Stanley Capital Group to pursue abusiness strategy that favors us. This entitles our general partner to consider only the interests and factors that it desires, and it has no duty orobligation to give any consideration to any interest of, or factors affecting, us, our affiliates or any limited partner. TransMontaigne Inc.'s andMorgan Stanley Capital Group's respective directors and officers have fiduciary duties to make decisions in the best interests of thosecompanies, which may be contrary to our interests or the interests of our other customers. •Our general partner is allowed to take into account the interests of parties other than us, such as TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan StanleyCapital Group, in resolving conflicts of interest. Specifically, in determining whether a transaction or resolution is "fair and reasonable," ourgeneral partner may consider the totality of the relationships between the parties involved, including other transactions that may beparticularly advantageous or beneficial to us. •Officers of TransMontaigne Inc. who provide services to us also devote significant time to the businesses of TransMontaigne Inc., and arecompensated by TransMontaigne Inc. for the services rendered to it. •Our general partner has limited its liability and reduced its fiduciary duties, and also has restricted the remedies available to our unitholders foractions that, without the limitations, might constitute breaches of fiduciary duty. Our general partner will not have any liability to us or ourunitholders for decisions made in its capacity as a general partner so long as it acted in good faith, meaning it believed that its decision was inthe best interests of our partnership. •Our general partner determines the amount and timing of acquisitions and dispositions, capital expenditures, borrowings, issuance ofadditional partnership securities, and reserves, each of which can affect the amount of cash that is distributed to our unitholders. •Our general partner determines the amount and timing of any capital expenditures by our partnership and whether a capital expenditure is amaintenance capital expenditure, which reduces operating surplus, or an expansion capital expenditure, which does not reduce operatingsurplus. That determination can affect the amount of cash that is distributed to our unitholders. •Our general partner may use an amount, equal to $31.8 million as of December 31, 2008, which would not otherwise constitute operatingsurplus, in order to permit the payment of cash distributions, $10.3 million of which would go to TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan StanleyCapital Group in the form of distributions on their common units and subordinated units, general partner interest and incentive distributionrights. •Our general partner determines which out-of-pocket costs incurred by TransMontaigne Inc. are reimbursable by us. •Our partnership agreement does not restrict our general partner from causing us to pay it or its affiliates for any services rendered to us orentering into additional contractual arrangements with any of these entities on our behalf. •Our general partner and its officers and directors will not be liable for monetary damages to us, our limited partners or assignees for any acts oromissions unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that our generalpartner or those other persons acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud or willful misconduct.36Table of Contents•Our general partner may exercise its limited right to call and purchase common units if it and its affiliates own more than 80% of the commonunits. •Our general partner controls the enforcement of obligations owed to us by our general partner and its affiliates, including the terminalingservices agreements with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group. •Our general partner decides whether to retain separate counsel, accountants, or others to perform services on our behalf. Cost reimbursements, which will be determined by our general partner, and fees due our general partner and its affiliates for services provided areand will continue to be substantial and will reduce our cash available for distribution to unitholders. Payments to our general partner are and will continue to be substantial and will reduce the amount of available cash for distribution to unitholders. Forthe year ended December 31, 2008, we paid TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates an administrative fee of approximately $10.0 million, an additionalinsurance reimbursement of approximately $2.9 million and $1.5 million as partial reimbursement for grants to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and itsaffiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan. Both the administrative fee and the insurance reimbursement are subject toincrease in the event we acquire or construct facilities to be managed and operated by TransMontaigne Inc. Our general partner and its affiliates will continueto be entitled to reimbursement for all other direct expenses they incur on our behalf, including the salaries of and the cost of employee benefits foremployees working on-site at our terminals and pipelines. Our general partner will determine the amount of these expenses. Our general partner and itsaffiliates also may provide us other services for which we will be charged fees as determined by our general partner. The control of our general partner may be transferred to a third party without unitholder consent. Our general partner may transfer its general partner interest to a third party in a merger or in a sale of all or substantially all of its assets without theconsent of the unitholders. Furthermore, our partnership agreement does not restrict the ability of the members of our general partner from transferring theirrespective limited liability company interests in our general partner to a third party. The new members of our general partner could then be in a position toreplace the board of directors and officers of our general partner with their own choices and to control the decisions taken by the board of directors andofficers.Tax Risks Our tax treatment depends on our status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, as well as our not being subject to a material amount ofentity-level taxation by states. If the Internal Revenue Service were to treat us as a corporation or if we were to become subject to a material amount ofentity-level taxation for state tax purposes, then our cash available for distribution to unitholders would be substantially reduced. The anticipated after-tax benefit of an investment in the common units depends largely on our being treated as a partnership for federal income taxpurposes. If we were treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes, we would pay federal income tax on our income at the corporate tax rate, which iscurrently a maximum of 35%. In such a circumstance, distributions to our unitholders would generally be taxed again as corporate distributions (if suchdistributions were less than our earnings and profits) and no income, gains, losses, deductions or credits would flow through to our unitholders. Because a taxwould be imposed upon us as a corporation, our cash flows would be substantially reduced. Thus, treatment of us as a corporation37Table of Contentswould result in a material reduction in the anticipated cash flow and after-tax return to our unitholders, likely causing a substantial reduction in the value ofthe common units. Current law may change, causing us to be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes or otherwise subjecting us to entity-level taxation. Forexample, because of widespread state budget deficits, several states are evaluating ways to subject partnerships to entity-level taxation through theimposition of state income, franchise or other forms of taxation. If any state were to impose a tax upon us as an entity, our cash flows would be reduced. Forexample, under current legislation, we are subject to an entity-level tax on the portion of our total revenue (as that term is defined in the legislation) that isgenerated in Texas. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we recognized a liability of approximately $135,000 for the Texas margin tax, which is imposedat a maximum effective rate of 0.7% of our total revenue that is apportioned to Texas. Imposition of such a tax on us by Texas, or any other state, will reducethe cash available for distribution to our unitholders. The partnership agreement provides that if a law is enacted or existing law is modified or interpreted ina manner that subjects us to taxation as a corporation or otherwise subjects us to entity-level taxation for federal, state or local income tax purposes, then theminimum quarterly distribution amount and the target distribution amounts will be reduced to reflect the impact of that law on us. If the Internal Revenue Service were to successfully challenge our use of a calendar year end for federal income tax purposes, the challenge mayresult in adjustments to the federal income tax liability of our unitholders, and the imposition of tax penalties on us, and we may have difficultyproviding our unitholders with all of the information necessary to timely file their federal income tax returns. As a result, the market for our commonunits may be adversely affected and our relations with our unitholders could suffer. Under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable Treasury Regulations, we are required to use a taxable year that is determined by reference to thetaxable years of our partners. If holders of a majority of the interests in our capital and profits use a single taxable year, we must use that year. If there is nosuch "majority interest taxable year," and if no person with a taxable year different from that of our general partner and its affiliates owns a 5% or greaterinterest in our capital or profits, then we must use the same taxable year as our general partner and its affiliates. If there is no majority interest taxable year andthere is an owner, other than our general partner and its affiliates, of 5% or more of our capital or profits that has a taxable year different from that of ourgeneral partner and its affiliates, we must use the taxable year that produces the "least aggregate deferral" to holders of partnership interests. In general, thesedeterminations are made on the first day of each taxable year. Our initial taxable year ended on June 30, 2005, because our general partner and its affiliates, who used a June 30 taxable year at the time we wereorganized, initially owned all of the interests in our profits and capital. We have taken the position that we were required to change our taxable year to thecalendar year as of July 1, 2005, on the basis that the calendar year was our "majority interest taxable year" due to public ownership of our common units bycalendar year taxpayers. In view of the factual and legal uncertainties regarding the taxable year that we are required to use, our position that we are requiredto use the calendar year as our taxable year is also based in part upon the fact that the calendar year is (i) the simplest and most administrable taxable year fora publicly traded partnership, (ii) to our knowledge, the taxable year used by all other publicly traded partnerships and (iii) the default taxable year originallyprovided by the Internal Revenue Code for partnerships in certain other circumstances. Based upon that position, we used the calendar year as our taxableyear for 2006 and 2007. Effective December 31, 2007, we implemented a holding structure that caused our general partner and most of our affiliate-held unitsto be owned by entities using the calendar year as their taxable year. Effective December 31, 2008, Morgan Stanley and all of its subsidiaries elected to use acalendar year as their taxable year. Nevertheless, the IRS could disagree with the position we have taken with respect to our taxable years.38Table of Contents If we are required to change our taxable year to a year other than the calendar year, we may have difficulty providing certain unitholders withinformation about our income, gain, loss and deduction for our taxable year in a manner that allows those unitholders to timely file their federal income taxreturns for the years in which they are required to include their share of our income, gain, loss and deduction. In addition, if we are required to change ourtaxable year as a result of an IRS challenge of our use of the calendar year for a taxable year as to which we and our unitholders have already filed a federalincome tax return, the change may result in an adjustment to a unitholder's federal income tax liability and we could be subject to penalties. In that event, ourrelations with our unitholders could suffer. Moreover, if we were not allowed to use a calendar year end for tax purposes, many existing and potentialunitholders that have a calendar tax year may not be willing to purchase our units, which could adversely affect the market price of our units and limit ourability to raise capital through public or private offerings of our units in the future. If the sale or exchange of 50% or more of our capital and profit interests occurs within a 12-month period, we would experience a deemedtermination of our partnership for federal income tax purposes. The sale or exchange of 50% or more of the partnership's units within a 12-month period would result in a deemed "technical" termination of ourpartnership for federal income tax purposes. Such an event would not terminate a unitholder's interest in the partnership, nor would it terminate thecontinuing business operations of the partnership. However, it would, among other things, result in the closing of our taxable year for all unitholders andwould result in a deferral of depreciation and cost recovery deductions allowable in computing our taxable income for future tax years. The partnershippreviously experienced a deemed "technical" termination for the period ending December 30, 2007, due to the implementation of the December 31, 2007holding structure referred to above. If our partnership were deemed terminated for federal income tax purposes, this deferral of cost recovery deductionswould impact each unitholder through allocations of an increased amount of federal taxable income (or reduced amount of allocated loss) for the year inwhich the partnership is deemed terminated and for subsequent years as a percentage of the cash distributed to the unitholder with respect to that period. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for any losses we may suffer as a result of legal claims for actions that occurred prior to the closing ofour initial public offering on May 27, 2005. We currently are not a party to any material litigation. Our operations are subject to a variety of risks and disputes normally incident to our business. As aresult, at any given time we may be a defendant in various legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We are a beneficiary ofvarious insurance policies TransMontaigne Inc. maintains with insurers in amounts and with coverage and deductibles that our general partner believes arereasonable and prudent. However, we cannot assure that this insurance will be adequate to protect us from all material expenses related to potential futureclaims for personal and property damage or that the levels of insurance will be available in the future at economical prices. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of the security holders, through solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the period covered by this annual report.39Table of Contents Part II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON UNITS, RELATED UNITHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OFEQUITY SECURITIES MARKET FOR COMMON UNITS The common units are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TLP." On February 27, 2009, there were approximately 18unitholders of record of our common units. This number does not include unitholders whose units are held in trust by other entities. The actual number ofunitholders is greater than the number of unitholders of record. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low per unit sales prices for our common units as reported on the New YorkStock Exchange. Low High January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 $30.12 $37.26 April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 $34.20 $38.47 July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007 $27.75 $36.75 October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 $26.76 $34.50 January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 $24.88 $32.10 April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 $25.69 $32.85 July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 $15.95 $27.47 October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 $11.27 $21.39 DISTRIBUTIONS OF AVAILABLE CASH The following table sets forth the distribution declared per common unit attributable to the periods indicated: Distribution January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 $0.47 April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 $0.50 July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007 $0.50 October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 $0.52 January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 $0.57 April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 $0.58 July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 $0.59 October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 $0.59 Within approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter, we will distribute all of our available cash, as defined in our partnership agreement, tounitholders of record on the applicable record date. Available cash generally means all cash on hand at the end of the quarter:•less the amount of cash reserves established by our general partner to: •provide for the proper conduct of our business; •comply with applicable law, any of our debt instruments, or other agreements; or •provide funds for distributions to our unitholders and to our general partner for any one or more of the next four quarters; •plus, if our general partner so determines, all or a portion of cash on hand on the date of determination of available cash for the quarter.40Table of Contents The terms of our senior secured credit facility may limit our ability to distribute cash under certain circumstances as discussed under "Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources" of this annual report.Distributions of Available Cash During the Subordination Period During the subordination period, common units are entitled to receive distributions from operating surplus of $0.40 per unit per quarter, which we referto as the minimum quarterly distribution, or $1.60 per unit per year, plus any arrearages in the payment of the minimum quarterly distribution from priorquarters, before any such distributions are paid on our subordinated units. As of December 31, 2008, there were 9,952,867 common units and 2,491,699subordinated units issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2008, the amounts of available cash from operating surplus needed to pay the minimumquarterly distribution for one quarter and for four quarters on the common units, the subordinated units, and the general partner units were approximately: One quarter Four quarters (in thousands) Common units and related distribution ongeneral partner units $4,062 $16,250 Subordinated units and related distribution ongeneral partner units 1,017 4,068 Total $5,079 $20,318 We will make distributions of available cash from operating surplus for any quarter during the subordination period in the following manner:•First, 98% to the common unitholders, pro rata, and 2% to our general partner, until we distribute for each outstanding common unit anamount equal to the minimum quarterly distribution for that quarter; •Second, 98% to the common unitholders, pro rata, and 2% to our general partner, until we distribute for each outstanding common unit anamount equal to any arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units for any prior quarters during thesubordination period; •Third, 98% to the subordinated unitholders, pro rata, and 2% to our general partner, until we distribute for each subordinated unit an amountequal to the minimum quarterly distribution for that quarter; and •Thereafter, cash in excess of the minimum quarterly distributions is distributed to unitholders and the general partner in the manner describedunder "—Incentive Distribution Rights" below. The subordination period will extend until the first day of any quarter beginning after June 30, 2010 that each of the following are met:•distributions of available cash from operating surplus on each outstanding common unit, subordinated unit and general partner unit equaled orexceeded the minimum quarterly distribution for each of the three consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately precedingthat date; •the "adjusted operating surplus" generated during each of the three consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately precedingthat date equaled or exceeded the sum of the minimum quarterly distributions on all of the outstanding common units and subordinated unitsduring those periods on a fully diluted basis and the general partner units during those periods; and41Table of Contents•there are no arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units. In addition, if the unitholders remove our general partner other than for cause and units held by our general partner and its affiliates are not voted in favorof such removal:•the subordination period will end and each subordinated unit will immediately convert into one common unit; •any existing arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units will be extinguished; and •our general partner will have the right to convert its general partner interest and its incentive distribution rights into common units or toreceive cash in exchange for those interests.Distributions of Available Cash After the Subordination Period As of December 31, 2008, there were 2,491,699 subordinated units issued and outstanding. The subordination period generally will not end untilJune 30, 2010. However, a portion of the subordinated units may be converted into common units at an earlier date on a one-for-one basis based on theachievement of certain financial goals described under "—Early Conversion of Subordinated Units" below. Upon expiration of the subordination period, each outstanding subordinated unit will convert into one common unit and will then participate pro ratawith the other common units in distributions of available cash. We will make distributions of available cash for any quarter after the subordination period in the following manner:•First, 98% to all unitholders, pro rata, and 2% to our general partner until we distribute for each outstanding unit an amount equal to theminimum quarterly distribution for that quarter; and •Thereafter, in the manner described under "—Incentive Distribution Rights" below. Early Conversion of Subordinated Units. Before the end of the subordination period, a total of 50% of the subordinated units may convert in twotranches into common units on a one-for-one basis when we have generated and distributed available cash in excess of the minimum quarterly distribution foreach of the three consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately preceding the test date and there are not arrearages in payment of theminimum quarterly distribution on the common units. The earliest test date for conversion was June 30, 2008 with respect to 25% of the subordinated units. On November 7, 2008, we filed our QuarterlyReport on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and stated therein that the financial tests required for the conversion of 25% of thesubordinated units had been met. The first date on which 25% of the subordinated units were convertible into common units was November 13, 2008. OnNovember 13, 2008, 718,067 subordinated units owned by TransMontaigne Holdings Inc. were converted into common units and 112,500 subordinatedunits owned by Morgan Stanley Strategic Investments, Inc. were converted into common units. The first test date for conversion of the second 25% of thesubordinated units may not occur until at least one year following the early conversion of the first 25% of the subordinated units. In addition to the early conversion of subordinated units described above, 25% of the subordinated units may convert into common units on a one-for-one basis prior to the end of the subordination period if at the end of a quarter ending on or after June 30, 2008 each of the following occurs:•distributions of available cash from operating surplus on each outstanding common unit, subordinated unit and general partner unit equaled orexceeded $2.00 (125% of the annualized42Table of Contentsminimum quarterly distribution) for each of the two consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately preceding that date;•the "adjusted operating surplus" generated during each of the two consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately precedingthat date equaled or exceeded the sum of a distribution of $2.00 (125% of the annualized minimum quarterly distribution) on all of theoutstanding common units and subordinated units on a fully diluted basis and the general partner units during those periods; and •there are no arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units. This additional early conversion is a one time occurrence. Finally, 25% of the subordinated units may convert into common units on a one-for-one basis prior to the end of the subordination period if at the end ofa quarter ending on or after June 30, 2009 each of the following occurs:•distributions of available cash from operating surplus on each outstanding common unit and subordinated unit and general partner unitequaled or exceeded $2.24 (140% of the annualized minimum quarterly distribution) for each of the two consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately preceding that date; •the "adjusted operating surplus" generated during each of the two consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately precedingthat date equaled or exceeded the sum of a distribution of $2.24 (140% of the annualized minimum quarterly distribution) on all of theoutstanding common units and subordinated units on a fully diluted basis and the general partner units during those periods; and •there are no arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units. This additional early conversion is a one time occurrence. For example, if we earn and pay at least $2.00 on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the two consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending March 31, 2009, approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect to the quarter endingMarch 31, 2009. If we earn and pay at least $1.60 on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the three consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending September 30, 2009, approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect to the quarter endingSeptember 30, 2009; and, if we earn and pay at least $2.24 on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the two consecutive non-overlappingfour-quarter periods ending September 30, 2009, the remaining approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect tothe quarter ending September 30, 2009. Upon expiration of the subordination period, each outstanding subordinated unit will convert into one common unit and will then participate pro ratawith the other common units in distributions of available cash.Incentive Distribution Rights Incentive distribution rights are non-voting limited partner interests that represent the right to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributionsof available cash from operating surplus after the minimum quarterly distribution and the target distribution levels have been achieved. Our general partnercurrently holds the incentive distribution rights, but may transfer these rights separately from its general partner interest, subject to restrictions in thepartnership agreement. The following table illustrates the percentage allocations of the additional available cash from operating surplus between the unitholders and our generalpartner up to the various target distribution43Table of Contentslevels. The amounts set forth under "Marginal percentage interest in distributions" are the percentage interests of our general partner and the unitholders inany available cash from operating surplus we distribute up to and including the corresponding amount in the column "Total per unit quarterly distribution,"until available cash from operating surplus we distribute reaches the next target distribution level, if any. The percentage interests shown for the unitholdersand our general partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterlydistribution. The percentage interests set forth below for our general partner include its 2% general partner interest and assume our general partner hascontributed any additional capital to maintain its 2% general partner interest and has not transferred its incentive distribution rights. Marginal percentageinterest in distributions Total per unit quarterly distribution Unitholders Generalpartner Minimum quarterly distribution $0.40 98% 2%First target distribution up to $0.44 98% 2%Second target distribution above $0.44 up to $0.50 85% 15%Third target distribution above $0.50 up to $0.60 75% 25%Thereafter Above $0.60 50% 50% There is no guarantee that we will be able to pay the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units in any quarter, and we will be prohibited frommaking any distributions to unitholders if it would cause an event of default, or an event of default is existing, under our senior secured credit facility.Common Unit Repurchases for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 Purchases of Securities. The following table covers the purchases of our common units by, or on behalf of, Partners during the three months endedDecember 31, 2008.Period Totalnumber ofcommonunitspurchased Average pricepaid percommon unit Total number ofcommon unitspurchased aspart ofpubliclyannouncedplans orprograms Maximumnumberof common unitsthatmay yet bepurchasedunder the plansorprograms October 420 $20.64 420 6,640 November 400 $18.96 400 6,240 December 420 $13.00 420 5,820 1,240 $17.51 1,240 All repurchases were made in the open market pursuant to a program announced on May 7, 2007 for the repurchase, from time to time, of our outstandingcommon units for purposes of making subsequent grants of restricted phantom units under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. long-term incentive plan to non-employee directors of our general partner. Pursuant to the terms of the repurchase plan, we anticipate repurchasing annually up to 10,000 common units.During the three months ended December 31, 2008, we repurchased 1,240 common units with approximately $22,000 of aggregate market value for thispurpose. Unless we choose to terminate the repurchase program earlier, the repurchase program terminates on the earlier to occur of May 31, 2012; ourliquidation, dissolution, bankruptcy or insolvency; the public announcement of a tender or exchange offer for the common units; or a merger, acquisition,recapitalization, business combination or other occurrence of a "Change of Control" under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. long-term incentive plan.44Table of Contents ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth selected historical consolidated financial data of TransMontaigne Partners for the periods and as of the dates indicated.The following selected financial data for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2008, six months ended December 31, 2005 and foreach of the years in the two-year period ended June 30, 2005, has been derived from our consolidated financial statements. We adopted a December 31 yearend for financial and tax reporting purposes effective December 31, 2005; we previously maintained a June 30 year end. You should not expect the results forany prior periods to be indicative of the results that may be achieved in future periods. You should read the following information together with our historicalconsolidated financial statements and related notes and with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"included elsewhere in this annual report. Years ended December 31, Six MonthsEndedDecember 31,2005(1)(2) Years ended June 30, 2008(5) 2007 2006(3)(4) 2005 2004 (dollars in thousands) Statement of Operations Data: Revenue $138,140 $131,651 $71,669 $22,908 $36,093 $34,437 Direct operating costs and expenses (61,850) (60,686) (32,508) (7,896) (15,175) (14,231)Direct general and administrative expenses (4,138) (2,991) (6,453) (1,267) (79) — Allocated general and administrative expenses (10,030) (9,901) (5,431) (1,588) (2,800) (3,300)Allocated insurance (2,835) (2,837) (1,525) (500) (1,000) (900)Reimbursement of bonus awards (1,500) (1,125) — — — — Depreciation and amortization (23,316) (21,432) (11,750) (3,461) (6,154) (5,903)Gain on disposition of assets, net 2 — — — — 6 Operating income 34,473 32,679 14,002 8,196 10,885 10,109 Other income (expense): Interest income 38 214 37 4 — 6 Interest expense (6,007) (6,515) (3,356) (969) (167) — Amortization of deferred financing costs (599) (1,236) (810) (92) (15) — Unrealized loss on derivative instrument (2,128) — — — — — Foreign currency transaction loss (179) — — — — — Net earnings $25,598 $25,142 $9,873 $7,139 $10,703 $10,115 Other Financial Data: Net cash provided by operating activities $53,488 $56,406 $25,251 $7,833 $18,517 $16,532 Net cash (used) by investing activities $(53,406)$(155,550)$(163,797)$(3,042)$(3,686)$(3,256)Net cash provided (used) by financingactivities $3,200 $97,286 $141,310 $(4,334)$(14,592)$(13,292)Balance Sheet Data: Property, plant and equipment, net $447,753 $417,827 $401,613 $125,884 $116,281 $118,012 Total assets $500,789 $460,818 $441,684 $131,036 $119,573 $120,886 Long-term debt $165,500 $132,000 $189,621 $28,000 $28,307 $— Partners' equity $307,579 $312,830 $245,331 $100,013 $87,425 $118,657 (1)The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Mobile, Alabama terminal facility from the closing date of itsacquisition by TransMontaigne Inc. (August 1, 2005). (2)The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Oklahoma City terminal from the closing date of our acquisition(October 31, 2005). (3)The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Brownsville and River terminal facilities from the closing date ofMorgan Stanley Capital Group Inc.'s acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. (September 1, 2006). See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financialstatements.45Table of Contents(4)The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Southeast terminal facilities from the closing date of Morgan StanleyCapital Group Inc.'s acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. (September 1, 2006). See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements. (5)The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of the Mexican LPG operations from the closing date of our acquisition(December 31, 2007). See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the accompanyingconsolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.OVERVIEW We are a refined petroleum products terminaling and pipeline transportation company formed by TransMontaigne Inc. At December 31, 2008, ouroperations are composed of:•seven refined product terminals located in Florida, with an aggregate active storage capacity of approximately 6.3 million barrels, that provideintegrated terminaling services to Marathon, Morgan Stanley Capital Group, other distribution and marketing companies and the UnitedStates government; •one refined product terminal located in Mobile, Alabama with aggregate active storage capacity of approximately 223,000 barrels thatprovides integrated terminaling services to TransMontaigne Inc.; •a 67-mile, interstate refined products pipeline, which we refer to as the Razorback pipeline, that currently transports gasolines and distillatesfor Morgan Stanley Capital Group from Mt. Vernon, Missouri to Rogers, Arkansas; •two refined product terminals, one located in Mt. Vernon, Missouri and the other located in Rogers, Arkansas, with an aggregate active storagecapacity of approximately 406,000 barrels, that are connected to the Razorback pipeline and provide integrated terminaling services toMorgan Stanley Capital Group; •one refined product terminal located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with aggregate active storage capacity of approximately 158,000 barrels,that provides integrated terminaling services to a major oil company; •one refined product terminal located in Brownsville, Texas with aggregate active storage capacity of approximately 2.2 million barrels thatprovides integrated terminaling services to TransMontaigne Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Valero, PMI Trading Ltd. and otherdistribution and marketing companies; •one refined product terminal located in Matamoros, Mexico with aggregate active LPG storage capacity of approximately 7,000 barrels thatprovides integrated terminaling services to TransMontaigne Inc.; •a pipeline from our Brownsville facilities to our terminal in Matamoros, Mexico, which we refer to as the Diamondback pipeline, that currentlytransports LPG for TransMontaigne Inc.; •twelve refined product terminals located along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers ("River terminals") with aggregate active storage capacity ofapproximately 2.7 million barrels and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility that provide integrated terminaling services to Valero andother distribution and marketing companies; and46Table of Contents•twenty-two refined product terminals located along the Colonial and Plantation pipelines ("Southeast terminals") with aggregate activestorage capacity of approximately 8.8 million barrels that provides integrated terminaling services to Morgan Stanley Capital Group and theUnited States government. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of light refinedpetroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Light refined products include gasolines,diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels. Heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt. We do not take ownership of or market products that we handle or transport and, therefore, we are not directly exposed to changes in commodity prices,except for the value of product gains arising from certain of our terminaling services agreements with our customers. The volume of product that is handled,transported through or stored in our terminals and pipeline is directly affected by the level of supply and demand in the wholesale markets served by ourterminals and pipeline. Overall supply of refined products in the wholesale markets is influenced by the products' absolute prices, the availability of capacityon delivering pipelines and vessels, fluctuating refinery margins and the markets' perception of future product prices. The demand for gasoline typicallypeaks during the summer driving season, which extends from April to September, and declines during the fall and winter months. The demand for marinefuels typically peaks in the winter months due to the increase in the number of cruise ships originating from the Florida ports. Despite these seasonalities, theoverall impact on the volume of product throughput in our terminals and pipelines is not material. The contraction in the global financial and credit markets has adversely affected the liquidity and the credit available to many enterprises, includingthose involved in the supply and marketing of refined petroleum products. Moreover, the recent market conditions and volatility of prices for refinedpetroleum products have had an adverse effect on demand for refined petroleum products. At this time, we do not know whether this decline in demand forrefined petroleum products will continue in the future as it is driven in part by unpredictable market conditions and their effects. A prolonged decline indemand for refined petroleum products may result in a decline in product throughput at our facilities and ultimately, a decline in our revenue, net earningsand cash flows. The majority of our business is devoted to providing terminaling and transportation services to TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group.TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, in the aggregate, accounted for approximately 64%, 59% and 60% of our revenue for the yearsended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. TransMontaigne Inc., formed in 1995, is a terminaling, distribution and marketing company thatdistributes and markets refined petroleum products to wholesalers, distributors, marketers and industrial and commercial end users throughout the UnitedStates, primarily in the Gulf Coast, Midwest and Southeast regions. Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, is theprincipal commodities trading arm of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Capital Group is a leading global commodity trader involved in proprietary andcounterparty-driven trading in numerous commodities including crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas and natural gas liquids, coal, electricpower, base and precious metals, and others. Morgan Stanley Capital Group engages in trading physical commodities, like the refined petroleum productsthat we handle in our terminals, and exchange or over-the-counter commodities derivative instruments. TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup currently rely on us to provide substantially all the integrated terminaling services they require to support their operations along the Gulf Coast, inBrownsville, Texas, along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, along the Colonial and Plantation pipelines, and in the Midwest. Pursuant to the terms ofterminaling services agreements we have executed with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we expect to continue to derive a majorityof our revenue from TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group for the foreseeable future.47Table of Contents We are controlled by our general partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. EffectiveSeptember 1, 2006, Morgan Stanley Capital Group purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TransMontaigne Inc. As a result of MorganStanley's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc., Morgan Stanley became the indirect owner of our general partner. TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanleyhave a significant interest in our partnership through their indirect ownership of a 25.8% limited partner interest, a 2% general partner interest and theincentive distribution rights.SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 On January 7, 2008, we announced changes to the board of directors and senior management team of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., our general partner. Thefollowing officer appointments became effective January 1, 2008: Gregory J. Pound as President and Chief Operating Officer of our general partner andoperating subsidiaries; Frederick W. Boutin as Chief Financial Officer of our general partner and operating subsidiaries; and Deborah A. Davis as ChiefAccounting Officer of our general partner and operating subsidiaries. Randall J. Larson continued to serve as Chief Executive Officer of our general partnerand operating subsidiaries. Also effective January 1, 2008, William S. Dickey resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and member ofthe board of directors of the general partner. On January 18, 2008, we announced a distribution of $0.52 per unit for the period from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, payable onFebruary 5, 2008 to unitholders of record on January 31, 2008. On March 10, 2008, we announced that additional changes had been made to the board of directors of the general partner. Following the March 5, 2008meeting of the board of directors of the general partner, Donald H. Anderson, D. Dale Shaffer and Rex L. Utsler resigned as members of the board of directorsof the general partner, all to be effective as of March 17, 2008. These changes were requested by representatives of Morgan Stanley Capital Group who serveon the board of directors of TransMontaigne Inc., which is the indirect owner of the general partner. To fill certain of the resulting vacancies, the generalpartner announced the appointment of Stephen R. Munger, Olav N. Refvik and Duke R. Ligon to serve as directors of the general partner, effective as ofMarch 17, 2008. On April 18, 2008, we announced a distribution of $0.57 per unit for the period from January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008, payable on May 6, 2008to unitholders of record on April 30, 2008. On July 8, 2008, we announced that effective July 8, 2008, Charles L. Dunlap has been appointed to serve as a member of the board of directors and as amember of the Conflicts Committee of our general partner. From January 2005 through December 2008, Mr. Dunlap served as Chief Executive Officer andPresident of Pasadena Refining System, Inc. based in Houston, Texas. On July 18, 2008, we announced a distribution of $0.58 per unit for the period from April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008, payable on August 5, 2008 tounitholders of record on July 31, 2008. On July 23, 2008, Hurricane Dolly damaged our Brownsville, Texas facilities. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we incurred approximately$0.7 million in costs to remove debris and make repairs to damaged property. As of December 31, 2008, we expect to incur approximately $0.3 million inadditional costs to repair the damaged property. The additional costs to repair the damaged property are expected to be incurred through March 31, 2009. On September 21, 2008, Morgan Stanley obtained the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Fed") to become a bankholding company upon the conversion of its wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Morgan Stanley Bank, from a Utah industrial bank to a national bank. OnSeptember 23, 2008, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") authorized Morgan Stanley Bank to commence business as a national bank,operating as Morgan Stanley Bank,48Table of ContentsN.A. Concurrently with this conversion, Morgan Stanley became a financial holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act, as amended (the "BHCAct"). As a result, Morgan Stanley has become subject to the consolidated supervision and regulation of the Fed and Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. has becomesubject to the supervision and regulation of the OCC. As a financial holding company, Morgan Stanley will be able to engage in any activity that is financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity, orcomplementary to a financial activity. The BHC Act, by its terms, provides any company, such as Morgan Stanley, that becomes a financial holding companya two-year grace period to conform its existing nonfinancial activities and investments to the requirements of the BHC Act with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The BHC Act grandfathers "activities related to the trading, sale or investment in commodities and underlying physical properties" providedthat Morgan Stanley conducted any of such type of activities as of September 30, 1997 and provided that certain other conditions are satisfied, whichconditions are reasonably within the control of Morgan Stanley. In addition, the BHC Act permits the Fed to determine by regulation or order that certainactivities are complementary to a financial activity and do not pose a risk to safety and soundness. The Fed has previously determined that a range ofcommodities activities are either financial in nature, incidental to a financial activity, or complementary to a financial activity. Morgan Stanley has advised us that it is conducting an internal review to determine whether any of our activities or investments would be impermissibleunder the BHC Act in the absence of an order that such activities or investments are complementary to a financial activity. If it determines that any suchactivities or investments would fall into this category, Morgan Stanley will consider whether to file an application with the Fed seeking a determination thatsuch activities and investments are complementary to a financial activity. It is possible that, if such an application is filed, the Fed will not grant such relief and that certain of our activities or investments will not be deemedpermissible under the BHC Act as a grandfathered, financial, incidental or complementary activity. If so, Morgan Stanley (i) may cause us to discontinue anysuch activity or divest any such investment or (ii) may transfer control of our general partner to an unaffiliated third party, prior to the end of the referencedgrace period. We are unable to predict whether Morgan Stanley will determine that any of our activities or investments would be impermissible under the BHC Actabsent an order that such activity or investment is complementary to a financial activity. Nor are we able to predict whether the Fed would grant MorganStanley's request for a determination that any such activities or investments are complementary to a financial activity. We are therefore unable to predictwhether Morgan Stanley would be required to cause us to discontinue any such activities or investments or whether Morgan Stanley would be required totransfer control of our general partner. We are, therefore, also unable to predict whether, if either of these actions is required, it would have a material adverseimpact on our financial condition or results of operations. On October 17, 2008, we announced a distribution of $0.59 per unit for the period from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, payable onNovember 10, 2008 to unitholders of record on October 31, 2008. Effective October 22, 2008, in connection with his resignation as a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley, Olav N. Refvik resigned as a member of theboard of directors of our general partner. To fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Refvik's resignation, we announced the appointment of Goran Trapp to serveas a member of the board of directors of our general partner, effective October 22, 2008. Mr. Trapp is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and has servedas the Head of Global Oil Liquids in Commodities at Morgan Stanley since July 2008 and the Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Commodities sinceJanuary 2008.49Table of Contents On November 13, 2008, approximately 0.8 million subordinated units converted into an equal number of common units. If we earn and pay at least $2.00on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the two consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending March 31, 2009,approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect to the quarter ending March 31, 2009. If we earn and pay at least$1.60 on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the three consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending September 30, 2009,approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2009; and, if we earn and payat least $2.24 on each outstanding unit and general partner unit for each of the two consecutive non-overlapping four-quarter periods ending September 30,2009, the remaining approximately 0.8 million subordinated units will convert into common units with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2009. On November 5, 2008, we executed an interest rate swap agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A with a notional amount of $125.0 million that expiresMay 2010 to reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates on the outstanding borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. Pursuant to the terms ofthe interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 2.26% and receive an interest payment based on the one-month LIBOR. The net difference to be paidor received under the interest rate swap agreement is settled monthly and is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense.SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENTS On January 16, 2009, we announced a distribution of $0.59 per unit for the period from October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, payable onFebruary 10, 2009 to unitholders of record on January 30, 2009. On February 5, 2009, we executed an additional interest rate swap agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A. This interest rate swap agreement has a notionalamount of $25.0 million that expires May 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 1.145% and receive aninterest payment based on the one-month LIBOR. At the February 26, 2009 meeting of the board of directors of our general partner, Javed Ahmed notified the board of directors of his intention to resignfrom the boards of directors of our general partner and TransMontaigne Inc., each to be effective March 31, 2009. The resignations follow Mr. Ahmed'sdecision on February 9, 2009 to resign as a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley effective May 10, 2009. To fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Ahmed'sresignation, on March 3, 2009 we announced the appointment of Randall P. O'Connor to serve as a member of the board of directors of our general partner,effective March 31, 2009. Mr. O'Connor is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, working in the firm's Commodities Group and currently serves as head ofthe Strategic Transactions Group.NATURE OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES We derive revenue from our terminal and pipeline transportation operations by charging fees for providing integrated terminaling, transportation andrelated services. The fees we charge, our other sources of revenue and our direct operating costs and expenses are described below. Terminaling Services Fees, Net. We generate terminaling services fees, net by distributing and storing products for our customers. Terminaling servicesfees, net include throughput fees based on the volume of product distributed from the facility, injection fees based on the volume of product injected withadditive compounds and storage fees based on a rate per barrel of storage capacity per month. Pipeline Transportation Fees. We earn pipeline transportation fees at our Razorback pipeline and Diamondback pipeline based on the volume ofproduct transported and the distance from the origin point to the delivery point. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates the tariff on theRazorback pipeline and the Diamondback pipeline.50Table of Contents Management Fees and Reimbursed Costs. We manage and operate certain tank capacity at our Port Everglades (South) terminal for a major oilcompany and receive a reimbursement of its proportionate share of operating and maintenance costs. We manage and operate for another major oil companytwo terminals that are adjacent to our Southeast facilities and receive a reimbursement of its proportionate share of operating and maintenance costs. We alsomanage and operate for an affiliate of Mexico's state-owned petroleum company a bi-directional products pipeline connected to our Brownsville, Texasterminal facility and receive a management fee and reimbursement of costs. Other Revenue. We provide ancillary services including heating and mixing of stored products and product transfer services. Pursuant to terminalingservices agreements with our throughput customers, we are entitled to the volume of product gained resulting from differences in the measurement of productvolumes received and distributed at our terminaling facilities. Consistent with recognized industry practices, measurement differentials occur as the result ofthe inherent variances in measurement devices and methodology. We recognize as revenue the net proceeds from the sale of the product gained. Direct Operating Costs and Expenses. The direct operating costs and expenses of our operations include the directly related wages and employeebenefits, utilities, communications, maintenance and repairs, property taxes, rent, vehicle expenses, environmental compliance costs, materials and supplies. Direct General and Administrative Expenses. The direct general and administrative expenses of our operations include accounting and legal costsassociated with annual and quarterly reports and tax return and Schedule K-1 preparation and distribution, independent director fees and amortization ofdeferred equity-based compensation.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES A summary of the significant accounting policies that we have adopted and followed in the preparation of our historical consolidated financialstatements is detailed in Note 1 of Notes to consolidated financial statements. Certain of these accounting policies require the use of estimates. We haveidentified the following estimates that, in our opinion, are subjective in nature, require the exercise of judgment, and involve complex analyses. Theseestimates are based on our knowledge and understanding of current conditions and actions that we may take in the future. Changes in these estimates willoccur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events. Subsequent changes in these estimates may have a significant impact on ourfinancial condition and results of operations. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. At December 31, 2008, our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $439,000. Our allowance fordoubtful accounts represents the amount of trade receivables that we do not expect to collect. The valuation of our allowance for doubtful accounts is basedon our analysis of specific individual customer balances that are past due and, from that analysis, we estimate the amount of the receivable balance that we donot expect to collect. That estimate is based on various factors, including our experience in collecting past due amounts from the customer being evaluated,the customer's current financial condition, the current economic environment and the economic outlook for the future. Changes in our estimates andassumptions may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events. Accrued Environmental Obligations. At December 31, 2008, we have an accrued liability of approximately $762,000, net of probable reimbursements,as our best estimate of the undiscounted future payments we expect to pay for environmental costs to remediate existing conditions. Estimates of ourenvironmental obligations are subject to change due to a number of factors and judgments involved in the estimation process, including the early stage ofinvestigation at certain sites, the lengthy time frames required to complete remediation, technology changes affecting remediation methods, alternativeremediation methods and strategies, and changes in environmental laws and regulations.51Table of ContentsChanges in our estimates and assumptions may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events. Costs incurred to remediate existing contamination at the terminals we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. have been, and are expected in the future tobe, insignificant. Pursuant to agreements with TransMontaigne Inc., TransMontaigne Inc. retained 100% of these liabilities and indemnified us againstcertain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with the operation of the acquired terminal facilities and occurring before our date ofacquisition from TransMontaigne Inc., up to a maximum liability (not to exceed $15.0 million for the Florida and Midwest terminals acquired on May 27,2005, not to exceed $2.5 million for the Mobile, Alabama terminal acquired on January 1, 2006, not to exceed $15.0 million for the Brownsville and Riverterminals acquired on December 29, 2006, and not to exceed $15.0 million for the Southeast terminals acquired on December 31, 2007) for theseindemnification obligations. Goodwill. At December 31, 2008, the carrying amount of our goodwill was approximately $24.7 million. Goodwill is required to be tested forimpairment annually unless events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred at an interimdate. Our annual test for the impairment of goodwill is performed as of December 31. The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. Ourreporting units are our operating segments (see Note 16 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). At December 31, 2008, our reporting units withgoodwill were the Brownsville terminal and the River terminals. Approximately $16.2 million of the goodwill was assigned to our Brownsville terminal andapproximately $8.5 million was assigned to our River terminals (see Note 7 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). Management exercises judgmentin determining the estimated fair values of the Partnership's reporting units. At December 31, 2008, we estimated the fair value of our reporting units using adiscounted cash flow technique. We believe that our estimates of the future cash flows and related assumptions would be consistent with those used bymarket participants (that is, potential buyers of the reporting unit) at December 31, 2008. The cash flows represented our best estimate of the future revenues,expenses and capital expenditures to maintain the facilities associated with each of our reporting units. The cash flows did not anticipate future expendituresto expand the facilities beyond the expenditures necessary to complete expansion projects approved prior to December 31, 2008. The cash flows attributed toour reporting units included only a portion of the general and administrative expenses under the assumption that market participants would include limitedamounts of general and administrative expenses in their estimates of fair value because market participants would have pre-existing management and backoffice capabilities (that is, a market participant synergy). At December 31, 2008, the fair value of our Brownsville reporting unit exceeded its carrying amountand the fair value of our River reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount. Therefore, we did not recognize any impairment charges during the year endedDecember 31, 2008. However, given the current contraction in the financial and credit markets and the related decline in the price of our common units, wewill continue to monitor the recoverability of goodwill. A further decline in the price of our common units with a resulting increase in our weighted averagecost of capital, the loss of a significant customer, or an unforeseen increase in the costs to operate and maintain our terminals and pipelines, may result in therecognition of an impairment charge in the future. Changes in our estimates and assumptions may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrenceof future events.RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 In reviewing our historical results of operations, you should be aware that the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the assets,liabilities and results of operations of certain TransMontaigne Inc. terminal and pipeline transportation operations prior to their acquisition by us fromTransMontaigne Inc. The results of operations of TransMontaigne Inc.'s terminals and pipelines prior to being acquired by us are reflected in theaccompanying consolidated financial statements as being attributable to TransMontaigne Inc. ("Predecessor"). The acquired assets and liabilities have been52Table of Contentsrecorded at TransMontaigne Inc.'s carryover basis. At the closing of our initial public offering on May 27, 2005, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. sevenFlorida terminals, including terminals located in Tampa, Port Manatee, Fisher Island, Port Everglades (North), Port Everglades (South), Cape Canaveral, andJacksonville; and the Razorback pipeline system, including the terminals located at Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas in exchange for 120,000common units, 2,872,266 subordinated units, a 2% general partner interest and a cash payment of approximately $111.5 million. On January 1, 2006, weacquired from TransMontaigne Inc. the Mobile, Alabama terminal in exchange for a cash payment of approximately $17.9 million. On December 29, 2006,we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. the Brownsville, Texas terminal, 12 terminals along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers ("River terminals") and the BatonRouge, Louisiana dock facility in exchange for a cash payment of approximately $135.0 million. On December 31, 2007, we acquired fromTransMontaigne Inc. 22 terminals along the Colonial and Plantation pipelines (the "Southeast terminals") for a cash payment of approximately$118.6 million. The acquisitions of terminal and pipeline operations from TransMontaigne Inc. have been accounted for as transactions among entities undercommon control and, accordingly, prior periods include the activity of the acquired terminal and pipeline operations since the date they were purchased byTransMontaigne Inc. for acquisitions made by us prior to September 1, 2006, and since September 1, 2006 (the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc.'sacquisition of TransMontaigne Inc.) for acquisitions made by us on or after September 1, 2006. The historical results of operations reflect the impact of the following acquisitions:•the purchase of the Brownsville terminal, River terminals and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility by Morgan Stanley Capital Group,completed in September 2006 when it acquired TransMontaigne Inc., and subsequent acquisition by us from TransMontaigne Inc. inDecember 2006; •the purchase of the Southeast terminals by Morgan Stanley Capital Group, completed in September 2006 when it acquiredTransMontaigne Inc., and subsequent acquisition by us from TransMontaigne Inc. in December 2007; and •the acquisition of the Mexican LPG operations by us, completed in December 2007. Selected results of operations data for each of the quarters in the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, are summarized below (in thousands): Three months ended March 31,2008 June 30,2008 September 30,2008 December 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2008 Revenue $33,824 $35,092 $35,204 $34,020 $138,140 Direct operating costs andexpenses (15,467) (15,320) (16,331) (14,732) (61,850)Direct general and administrativeexpenses (1,073) (1,317) (705) (1,043) (4,138)Allocated general andadministrative expenses (2,507) (2,508) (2,508) (2,507) (10,030)Allocated insurance expense (713) (704) (708) (710) (2,835)Reimbursement of bonus awards (375) (375) (375) (375) (1,500)Depreciation and amortization (5,733) (5,772) (5,794) (6,017) (23,316)Gain on disposition of assets — — — 2 2 Operating income 7,956 9,096 8,783 8,638 34,473 Other expense, net (1,754) (1,471) (1,819) (3,831) (8,875) Net earnings $6,202 $7,625 $6,964 $4,807 $25,598 53Table of Contents Three months ended March 31,2007 June 30,2007 September 30,2007 December 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Revenue $32,700 $32,204 $31,921 $34,826 $131,651 Direct operating costs andexpenses (13,945) (15,262) (14,414) (17,065) (60,686)Direct general and administrativeexpenses (894) (461) (288) (1,348) (2,991)Allocated general andadministrative expenses (2,456) (2,467) (2,489) (2,489) (9,901)Allocated insurance expense (717) (717) (717) (686) (2,837)Reimbursement of bonus awards — (375) (375) (375) (1,125)Depreciation and amortization (4,965) (5,430) (5,481) (5,556) (21,432) Operating income 9,723 7,492 8,157 7,307 32,679 Other expense, net (3,911) (3,279) (242) (105) (7,537) Net earnings $5,812 $4,213 $7,915 $7,202 $25,142 Three months ended March 31,2006 June 30,2006 September 30,2006 December 31,2006 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Revenue $12,090 $11,563 $17,433 $30,583 $71,669 Direct operating costs andexpenses (4,527) (5,647) (7,665) (14,669) (32,508)Direct general and administrativeexpenses (1,100) (672) (3,761) (920) (6,453)Allocated general andadministrative expenses (812) (822) (1,370) (2,427) (5,431)Allocated insurance expense (250) (250) (383) (642) (1,525)Depreciation and amortization (1,942) (1,790) (2,887) (5,131) (11,750) Operating income 3,459 2,382 1,367 6,794 14,002 Other expense, net (740) (845) (937) (1,607) (4,129) Net earnings $2,719 $1,537 $430 $5,187 $9,873 We derive revenue from our terminal and pipeline transportation operations by charging fees for providing integrated terminaling, transportation andrelated services. Our revenue was as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Terminaling services fees, net $111,313 $109,906 $55,605 Pipeline transportation fees 4,020 1,996 2,449 Management fees and reimbursedcosts 1,905 1,724 1,521 Other 20,902 18,025 12,094 Revenue $138,140 $131,651 $71,669 54Table of Contents The revenue of our business segments was as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $49,315 $44,669 $40,037 Midwest terminals and pipelinesystem 5,476 5,797 6,783 Brownsville terminal (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 20,693 15,672 4,248 River terminals (since September 1,2006) 19,606 19,511 5,717 Southeast terminals (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 43,050 46,002 14,884 Revenue $138,140 $131,651 $71,669 Effective December 29, 2006, we acquired the Brownsville terminal, River terminals and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility fromTransMontaigne Inc. The Brownsville terminal, River terminals and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility are included in our results of operations fromSeptember 1, 2006, the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired the Southeast terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. The Southeast terminals are included in our results ofoperations from September 1, 2006, the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired from Rio Vista Energy Partners L.P. ("Rio Vista") a terminal facility in Matamoros, Mexico, two pipelines fromBrownsville, Texas to Matamoros, Mexico, with associated rights of way and easements and 47 acres of land, together with a permit to distribute liquefiedpetroleum gas ("LPG") to Mexico's state-owned petroleum company. The results of operations of the Mexican LPG operations are included in our results ofoperations from December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Mexican LPG operations generated approximately $2.1 million of revenueattributable to our Brownsville terminals. Terminaling Services Fees, Net. Pursuant to terminaling services agreements with our customers, which range from one month to ten years in duration,we generate fees by distributing and storing products for our customers. Terminaling services fees, net include throughput fees based on the volume ofproduct distributed from the facility, injection fees based on the volume of product injected with additive compounds and storage fees based on a rate perbarrel of storage capacity per month. The terminaling services fees, net by business segments were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $39,750 $38,555 $32,309 Midwest terminals and pipelinesystem 3,466 2,976 3,027 Brownsville terminal (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 13,103 11,799 3,318 River terminals (since September 1,2006) 18,868 18,942 5,536 Southeast terminals (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 36,126 37,634 11,415 Terminaling services fees, net $111,313 $109,906 $55,605 In connection with our acquisition of the Mexican LPG operations, we amended the existing LPG terminaling services agreement withTransMontaigne Inc., resulting in a decrease in the rates charged to TransMontaigne Inc. on volumes throughput at the Brownsville LPG terminal inexchange for an55Table of Contentsincrease in pipeline transportation fees related to the volume of product transported through the Diamondback pipeline. For the year ended December 31,2008, the change in the rates charged on volumes throughput at the Brownsville LPG terminal resulted in a reduction of approximately $(0.8) million ofterminaling services fees, net. Included in terminaling services fees, net for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are fees charged to Morgan Stanley Capital Group ofapproximately $63.9 million, $27.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and TransMontaigne Inc. of approximately $6.3 million, $36.1 million and$28.9 million, respectively. Our terminaling services agreements are structured as either throughput agreements or storage agreements. Certain throughput agreements containprovisions that require our customers to throughput a minimum volume of product at our facilities over a stipulated period of time, which results in a fixedamount of revenue to be recognized by us. Our storage agreements require our customers to make minimum payments based on the volume of storagecapacity available to the customer under the agreement, which results in a fixed amount of revenue to be recognized by us. We refer to the fixed amount ofrevenue recognized pursuant to our terminaling services agreements as being "firm commitments." Revenue recognized in excess of firm commitments andrevenue recognized based solely on the volume of product distributed or injected are referred to as "variable." The "firm commitments" and "variable"revenue included in terminaling services fees, net were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Firm commitments: External customers $35,816 $38,394 $20,911 Affiliates 70,574 34,716 4,690 Total 106,390 73,110 25,601 Variable: External customers 5,287 8,321 3,398 Affiliates (364) 28,475 26,606 Total 4,923 36,796 30,004 Terminaling services fees, net $111,313 $109,906 $55,605 Effective January 1, 2008, we entered into a terminaling services agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group relating to our Southeast facilities.Under this agreement, Morgan Stanley Capital Group agreed to throughput a minimum volume of product at our Southeast facilities resulting in "firmcommitments." Prior to January 1, 2008, we had a terminaling services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. related to our Southeast facilities that resulted in"variable" revenue.56Table of Contents At December 31, 2008, the remaining terms on the terminaling services agreements that generated "firm commitments" for the year ended December 31,2008 were as follows (in thousands): AtDecember 31,2008 Remaining terms on terminaling services agreements that generated "firmcommitments:" Less than 1 year remaining $10,060 More than 1 year but less than 3 years remaining 15,771 More than 3 years but less than 5 years remaining 17,816 More than 5 years remaining 62,743 Total firm commitments for the year ending December 31, 2008 $106,390 Pipeline Transportation Fees. We earn pipeline transportation fees at our Razorback pipeline and Diamondback pipeline based on the volume ofproduct transported and the distance from the origin point to the delivery point. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates the tariff on theRazorback pipeline and the Diamondback pipeline. The pipeline transportation fees by business segments were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $— $— $— Midwest terminals and pipelinesystem 1,130 1,996 2,449 Brownsville terminal (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 2,890 — — River terminals (since September 1,2006) — — — Southeast terminals (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) — — — Pipeline transportation fees $4,020 $1,996 $2,449 Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired the Mexican LPG operations, including the Diamondback pipeline, from Rio Vista. For the year endedDecember 31, 2008, the Mexican LPG operations generated approximately $2.9 million of pipeline transportation fees attributable to our Brownsvilleterminals. Included in pipeline transportation fees for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are fees charged to Morgan Stanley Capital Group ofapproximately $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $nil, respectively, and TransMontaigne Inc. of approximately $2.9 million, $1.0 million and $2.4 million,respectively. Management Fees and Reimbursed Costs. We manage and operate for a major oil company certain tank capacity at our Port Everglades (South)terminal and receive reimbursement of their proportionate share of operating and maintenance costs. We manage and operate for another major oil companytwo terminals that are adjacent to our Southeast facilities and receive a reimbursement of their proportionate share of operating and maintenance costs. Wealso manage and operate for an affiliate of Mexico's state-owned petroleum company a bi-directional products pipeline connected to our Brownsville, Texasterminal facility and receive a management fee and reimbursement of costs. Through August 31, 2006, we managed and operated on behalf ofTransMontaigne Inc. certain tank capacity owned by a utility and received a management fee from TransMontaigne Inc. Effective September 1, 2006, ouragreement with TransMontaigne Inc. to manage and operate the utility's tank capacity was57Table of Contentsterminated. For the year ended December 31, 2006, we recognized management fees of approximately $756,000 for managing and operating certain tankcapacity on behalf of TransMontaigne Inc. The management fees and reimbursed costs by business segments were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $141 $165 $954 Midwest terminals and pipeline system — — — Brownsville terminal (since September 1, 2006) 1,449 1,171 365 River terminals (since September 1, 2006) — — — Southeast terminals (since September 1, 2006) 315 388 202 Management fees and reimbursed costs $1,905 $1,724 $1,521 Included in management fees and reimbursed costs for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are fees charged to TransMontaigne Inc. ofapproximately $nil, $nil and $0.8 million, respectively. Other Revenue. We provide ancillary services including heating and mixing of stored products, product transfer services, railcar handling, wharfagefees and vapor recovery fees. Pursuant to terminaling services agreements with our throughput customers, we are entitled to the volume of product gainedresulting from differences in the measurement of product volumes received and distributed at our terminaling facilities. Consistent with recognized industrypractices, measurement differentials occur as the result of the inherent variances in measurement devices and methodology. We recognize as revenue the netproceeds from the sale of the product gained. Other revenue is composed of the following (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Product gains $11,272 $10,509 $8,693 Steam heating fees 5,389 4,391 2,404 Product transfer services 762 679 213 Railcar storage 865 567 134 Other 2,614 1,879 650 Other revenue $20,902 $18,025 $12,094 For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we sold approximately 139,000, 134,000 and 132,000 barrels, respectively, of product gainedresulting from differences in the measurement of product volumes received and distributed at our terminaling facilities at average prices of $97, $78, and $66per barrel, respectively. Pursuant to our terminaling services agreement related to the Southeast terminals, we agreed to rebate to Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup 50% of the proceeds we receive annually in excess of $4.2 million from the sale of product gains at our Southeast terminals. At December 31, 2008, wehave accrued a liability due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group of approximately $2.2 million representing our rebate liability.58Table of Contents The other revenue by business segments were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $9,424 $5,949 $6,774 Midwest terminals and pipelinesystem 880 825 1,307 Brownsville terminal (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 3,251 2,702 565 River terminals (since September 1,2006) 738 569 181 Southeast terminals (sinceSeptember 1, 2006) 6,609 7,980 3,267 Other revenue $20,902 $18,025 $12,094 Included in other revenue for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are amounts charged to Morgan Stanley Capital Group ofapproximately $13.2 million, $2.9 million and $nil, respectively, and TransMontaigne Inc. of approximately $0.1 million, $8.9 million and $8.6 million,respectively. Costs and Expenses. The direct operating costs and expenses of our operations include the directly related wages and employee benefits, utilities,communications, maintenance and repairs, property taxes, rent, vehicle expenses, environmental compliance costs, materials and supplies. The directoperating costs and expenses of our operations were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Wages and employee benefits $20,786 $18,189 $9,330 Utilities and communication charges 9,304 7,290 4,169 Repairs and maintenance 19,725 22,116 11,560 Office, rentals and property taxes 6,103 5,989 3,318 Vehicles and fuel costs 1,507 2,575 2,042 Environmental compliance costs 2,989 3,754 2,308 Other 1,436 824 669 Less—property and environmental insurance recoveries — (51) (888) Direct operating costs and expenses $61,850 $60,686 $32,508 The direct operating costs and expenses of our business segments were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast terminals $21,774 $18,711 $19,123 Midwest terminals and pipeline system 1,500 2,519 2,117 Brownsville terminal (since September 1, 2006) 11,510 9,039 2,586 River terminals (since September 1, 2006) 7,858 6,716 2,365 Southeast terminals (since September 1, 2006) 19,208 23,701 6,317 Direct operating costs and expenses $61,850 $60,686 $32,508 59Table of Contents Effective December 29, 2006, we acquired the Brownsville terminal, River terminals and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility fromTransMontaigne Inc. The Brownsville terminal, River terminals and Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility are included in our results of operations fromSeptember 1, 2006, the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired the Southeast terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. The Southeast terminals are included in our results ofoperations from September 1, 2006, the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired the Mexican LPG operations from Rio Vista. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Mexican LPGoperations incurred approximately $0.8 million of direct operating costs and expenses attributable to our Brownsville terminals. The direct general and administrative expenses of our operations include accounting and legal costs associated with annual and quarterly reports and taxreturn and Schedule K-1 preparation and distribution, independent director fees and amortization of deferred equity-based compensation. Direct general andadministrative expenses were as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Accounting and tax expenses $1,799 $1,268 $1,099 Legal expenses 1,087 1,054 631 Independent director fees and investor relations expenses 447 322 291 Amortization of deferred equity-based compensation 35 66 610 Acceleration of vesting of all outstanding restricted phantom units and restricted common units — 3,258 Provision for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable 289 83 75 Other 481 198 489 Direct general and administrative expenses $4,138 $2,991 $6,453 The accompanying consolidated financial statements include allocated general and administrative charges from TransMontaigne Inc. for allocations ofindirect corporate overhead to cover costs of centralized corporate functions such as legal, accounting, treasury, insurance administration and claimsprocessing, health, safety and environmental, information technology, human resources, credit, payroll, taxes, engineering and other corporate services. Theallocated general and administrative expenses were approximately $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, approximately $9.9 million for theyear ended December 31, 2007 and $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, allocated general andadministrative expenses include approximately $2.9 million related to the Southeast terminals. For the year ended December 31, 2006, allocated general andadministrative expenses include approximately $1.2 million related to the Brownsville and River terminals and $0.9 million related to the Southeastterminals. The accompanying consolidated financial statements also include allocated insurance charges from TransMontaigne Inc. for allocations of insurancepremiums to cover costs of insuring activities such as property, casualty, pollution, automobile, directors' and officers', and other insurable risks. Theallocated insurance expenses were approximately $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, approximately $2.8 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2007 and $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, allocated insurance expense includes60Table of Contentsapproximately $1.2 million related to the Southeast terminals. For the year ended December 31, 2006, allocated insurance expense includes approximately$0.2 million related to the Brownsville and River terminals and $0.3 million related to the Southeast terminals. The accompanying consolidated financial statements also include amounts paid to TransMontaigne Services Inc. as a partial reimbursement of bonusawards granted by TransMontaigne Services Inc. to certain key officers and employees that vest over future service periods. The reimbursements wereapproximately $1.5 million, $1.1 million and $nil for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $23.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, approximately $21.4 million for theyear ended December 31, 2007 and $11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, depreciation andamortization expense includes approximately $8.1 million related to the Southeast terminals. For the year ended December 31, 2006, depreciation andamortization expense includes approximately $1.8 million related to the Brownsville and River terminals and $2.6 million related to the Southeast terminals.LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Our primary liquidity needs are to fund our working capital requirements, distributions to unitholders and capital expenditures. Pending an improvementto the current conditions in the public debt and equity markets, our principal sources of funds to meet our liquidity needs currently will be limited to cashgenerated by operations and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. We believe that we will be able to generate sufficient cash from operations inthe future to meet our liquidity needs to fund our working capital requirements and to fund our distributions to unitholders. We expect to fund our capitalexpenditures with additional borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. Excluding acquisitions, our capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2008 were approximately $53.4 million for terminal and pipelinefacilities and assets to support these facilities. Management and the board of directors of our general partner previously approved capital projects thatcurrently are under construction with estimated completion dates that extend through December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2008, the remaining capitalexpenditures to complete the approved capital projects are estimated to range from $45 million to $55 million. We expect to fund our capital expenditureswith additional borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. The budgeted capital projects include the following:Terminal Description of project Incrementalstoragecapacity Expectedcompletion (in Bbls) Tampa Improve truck rack capacity and functionality 2H 2009 Port Everglades Increase light oil and residual oil tank capacity 975,000 2H 2009 Improve truck rack capacity and functionality 2H 2009 Southeast Renewable fuels blending functionality 2H 2009 Pursuant to existing terminaling services agreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we expect to receive payments through March 31, 2010 fromMorgan Stanley Capital Group in the range of $20 million to $25 million, which are due and payable upon completion of certain of the capital projectsreferred to above. At December 31, 2008, our senior secured credit facility provides for a maximum borrowing line of credit equal to $200 million. At December 31, 2008,our outstanding borrowings were approximately $165.5 million, resulting in available capacity of approximately $34.5 million. Upon payment of the61Table of Contentsremaining capital expenditures to complete the approved capital projects and receipt of payments from Morgan Stanley Capital Group upon completion ofcertain of the capital projects, we currently expect to have approximately $10 million in available capacity under our senior secured credit facility. Inaddition, at our request, the revolving loan commitment can be increased up to an additional $100 million, in the aggregate, without the approval of thelenders, but subject to the approval of the administrative agent and the receipt of additional commitments from one or more lenders. The terms of the seniorsecured credit facility also permit us to borrow up to approximately $25 million from other lenders, including our general partner and its affiliates. Futurecapital expenditures will depend on numerous factors, including the availability, economics and cost of appropriate acquisitions which we identify andevaluate; the economics, cost and required regulatory approvals with respect to the expansion and enhancement of existing systems and facilities; customerdemand for the services we provide; local, state and federal governmental regulations; environmental compliance requirements; and the availability of debtfinancing and equity capital on acceptable terms. Senior Secured Credit Facility. At December 31, 2008, the senior secured credit facility provides for a maximum borrowing line of credit equal to thelesser of (i) $200 million and (ii) four times Consolidated EBITDA (as defined: $230.8 million at December 31, 2008). We may elect to have loans under thesenior secured credit facility bear interest either (i) at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% depending on the total leverage ratio then ineffect, or (ii) at a base rate (the greater of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or (b) the prime rate) plus a margin ranging from 0.5% to 1.5% depending on thetotal leverage ratio then in effect. We also pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.3% to 0.5% per annum, depending on the total leverage ratio then in effect,on the total amount of unused commitments. Our obligations under the senior secured credit facility are secured by a first priority security interest in favor ofthe lenders in our assets, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, investment property, contract rights and real property. The terms of the senior secured credit facility include covenants that restrict our ability to make cash distributions and acquisitions. We may makedistributions of cash to the extent of our "available cash" as defined in our partnership agreement. We may make acquisitions meeting the definition of"permitted acquisitions" which include: acquisitions in which the consideration paid for such acquisition, together with the consideration paid for otheracquisitions in the same fiscal year, does not exceed $25 million; acquisitions that arise from the exercise of options under the omnibus agreement withTransMontaigne Inc.; and acquisitions in which we have (1) provided the agent prior written documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory tothe agent demonstrating our pro forma compliance with all financial and other covenants contained in the senior secured credit facility after giving effect tosuch acquisition and (2) satisfied all other conditions precedent to such acquisition which the agent may reasonably require in connection therewith. Theprincipal balance of loans and any accrued and unpaid interest are due and payable in full on the maturity date, December 22, 2011. The senior secured credit facility also contains customary representations and warranties (including those relating to organization and authorization,compliance with laws, absence of defaults, material agreements and litigation) and customary events of default (including those relating to monetary defaults,covenant defaults, cross defaults and bankruptcy events). The primary financial covenants contained in the senior secured credit facility are (i) a totalleverage ratio test (not to exceed 4.5 times), (ii) a senior secured leverage ratio test (not to exceed 4.0 times), and (iii) a minimum interest coverage ratio test(not less than 2.75 times). These financial covenants are based on a defined financial performance measure within the senior secured credit facility known as"Consolidated62Table of ContentsEBITDA." The calculation of the "total leverage ratio," "senior secured leverage ratio" and "interest coverage ratio" contained in the senior secured creditfacility is as follows (in thousands, except ratios): Three months ended March 31,2008 June 30,2008 September 30,2008 December 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2008 Financial performance debt covenant test: Consolidated EBITDA for the total leverage ratio, as stipulated in the credit facility $13,707 $15,046 $14,395 $14,546 $57,694 Consolidated funded indebtedness $165,500 Total leverage ratio and senior secured leverage ratio 2.87x Consolidated EBITDA for the interest coverage ratio $13,707 $15,046 $14,395 $14,546 $57,694 Consolidated interest expense, as stipulated in the credit facility $1,603 $1,479 $1,464 $1,423 $5,969 Interest coverage ratio 9.67x Reconciliation of consolidated EBITDA to cash flows provided by operatingactivities: Consolidated EBITDA $13,707 $15,046 $14,395 $14,546 $57,694 Consolidated interest expense (1,603) (1,479) (1,464) (1,423) (5,969)Reversal of previously recognized equity-based compensation (49) — — — (49)Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements (423) (634) (140) (228) (1,425)Changes in operating assets and liabilities 6,825 (2,678) 686 (1,596) 3,237 Cash flows provided by operating activities $18,457 $10,255 $13,477 $11,299 $53,488 If we were to fail either financial performance covenant, or any other covenant contained in the senior secured credit facility, we would seek a waiverfrom our lenders under such facility. If we were unable to obtain a waiver from our lenders and the default remained uncured after any applicable grace period,we would be in breach of the senior secured credit facility, and the lenders would be entitled to declare all outstanding borrowings immediately due andpayable. On May 23, 2007, we issued, pursuant to an underwritten public offering, 4.8 million common units representing limited partner interests at a publicoffering price of $36.80 per common unit. On June 20, 2007, the underwriters of our secondary offering exercised a portion of their over-allotment option topurchase an additional 349,800 common units representing limited partnership interests at a price of $36.80 per common unit. The net proceeds from theoffering were approximately $179.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses of approximately $9.6 million.Additionally, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., our general partner, made a cash contribution of approximately $3.9 million to us to maintain its 2% generalpartner interest.63Table of Contents Contractual Obligations and Contingencies. We have contractual obligations that are required to be settled in cash. The amounts of our contractualobligations at December 31, 2008 are as follows (in thousands): Years ending December 31, 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Thereafter Additions to property, plant and equipment undercontract $18,333 $— $— $— $— $— Operating leases—property and equipment 1,323 1,345 1,267 751 689 6,227 Long-term debt — — 165,500 — — — Interest expense on debt(1) 6,620 6,620 6,620 — — — Total contractual obligations to be settled in cash $26,276 $7,965 $173,387 $751 $689 $6,227 (1)Assumes that our outstanding long-term debt at December 31, 2008 remains outstanding until its maturity date and we incur interest expense at 4.0%,which considers the effect of our interest rate swaps. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. At December 31, 2008, our outstanding letters of credit were approximately $42,000. See Notes 2, 9, 10 and 13 of Notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our contractual obligations and off-balancesheet arrangements that may affect our results of operations and financial condition. We believe that our future cash expected to be provided by operating activities, available borrowing capacity under our senior secured credit facility,and our relationship with institutional lenders and equity investors should enable us to meet our planned capital and liquidity requirements through at leastthe maturity date of our credit facility (December 2011). ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. The principal market risk to which we are exposed is interest raterisk associated with borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility bear interest at a variable ratebased on LIBOR or the lender's base rate. At December 31, 2008, we had outstanding borrowings of $165.5 million under our senior secured credit facility. We manage a portion of our interest rate risk with interest rate swaps, which reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates by converting variableinterest rates to fixed interest rates. At December 31, 2008, we are party to an interest rate swap agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A with a notional amountof $125.0 million that expires May 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 2.26% and receive an interestpayment based on the one-month LIBOR. The net difference to be paid or received under the interest rate swap agreement is settled monthly and isrecognized as an adjustment to interest expense. Based on the outstanding balance of our variable-interest-rate debt at December 31, 2008, the terms of our interest rate swap agreement with a notionalamount of $125.0 million and assuming market interest rates increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the potential annual increase or decrease in interestexpense is approximately $0.4 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2008, we entered into an additional interest rate swap agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A. This interest rate swapagreement has a notional amount of $25.0 million that64Table of Contentsexpires May 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 1.145% and receive an interest payment based on the one-month LIBOR. We do not purchase or market products that we handle or transport and, therefore, we do not have material direct exposure to changes in commodityprices, except for the value of product gains arising from certain of our terminaling services agreements with our customers. Pursuant to our terminalingservices agreement related to the Southeast terminals, we agreed to rebate to Morgan Stanley Capital Group 50% of the proceeds we receive annually inexcess of $4.2 million from the sale of product gains at our Southeast terminals. We do not use derivative commodity instruments to manage the commodityrisk associated with the product we may own at any given time. Generally, to the extent we are entitled to retain product pursuant to terminaling servicesagreements with our customers, we sell the product to Morgan Stanley Capital Group and other marketing and distribution companies on a monthly basis; thesales price is based on industry indices. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we sold approximately 139,000, 134,000 and 132,000 barrels, respectively, of product gainedresulting from differences in the measurement of product volumes received and distributed at our terminaling facilities at average prices of $97, $78, and $66per barrel, respectively.65Table of Contents ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The following consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations" included elsewhere in this annual report.TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and Subsidiaries:Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 67Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 68Consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 69Consolidated statements of partners' equity and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 70Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 71Notes to consolidated financial statements 7266Table of Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors and MemberTransMontaigne GP L.L.C.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries (Company) as of December 31, 2008and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the threeyear period ended December 31, 2008. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the accompanyingfinancial statement schedule (Exhibit 99.1). These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility ofTransMontaigne GP L.L.C.'s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statementschedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards requirethat we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesexamining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accountingprinciples used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our auditsprovide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of TransMontaignePartners L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three yearperiod ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statementschedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the informationset forth therein. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness ofTransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in InternalControl—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 9,2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting./s/ KPMG LLPDenver, ColoradoMarch 9, 200967Table of Contents TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries Consolidated balance sheets (Dollars in thousands) December 31,2008 December 31,2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $4,795 $1,604 Trade accounts receivable, net 6,694 4,409 Due from TransMontaigne Inc. 761 1,790 Due from Morgan Stanley Capital Group 5,641 918 Other current assets 2,620 2,874 20,511 11,595 Property, plant and equipment, net 447,753 417,827 Goodwill 24,667 24,737 Other assets, net 7,858 6,659 $500,789 $460,818 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $7,327 $2,545 Accrued liabilities 20,383 13,443 Total current liabilities 27,710 15,988 Long-term debt 165,500 132,000 Total liabilities 193,210 147,988 Partners' equity: Common unitholders (9,952,867 and 9,122,300 units issuedand outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007,respectively) 249,681 250,351 Subordinated unitholders (2,491,699 and 3,322,266 unitsissued and outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007,respectively) 5,779 8,659 General partner interest (2% interest with 253,971equivalent units equivalent units outstanding atDecember 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively) 52,703 53,820 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (584) — Total partners' equity 307,579 312,830 $500,789 $460,818 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.68Table of Contents TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries Consolidated statements of operations (In thousands, except per unit amounts) Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Revenue: External customers $50,705 $54,711 $28,612 Affiliates 87,435 76,940 43,057 138,140 131,651 71,669 Costs and expenses: Direct operating costs and expenses (61,850) (60,686) (32,508) Direct general and administrative expenses (4,138) (2,991) (6,453) Allocated general and administrative expenses (10,030) (9,901) (5,431) Allocated insurance expense (2,835) (2,837) (1,525) Reimbursement of bonus awards (1,500) (1,125) — Depreciation and amortization (23,316) (21,432) (11,750) Gain on disposition of assets 2 — — Operating income 34,473 32,679 14,002 Other income (expense): Interest income 38 214 37 Interest expense (6,007) (6,515) (3,356) Amortization of deferred financing costs (599) (1,236) (810) Unrealized loss on derivative instrument (2,128) — — Foreign currency transaction loss (179) — — Total other income (expense), net (8,875) (7,537) (4,129) Net earnings 25,598 25,142 9,873 Less: Net earnings attributable to predecessor — (10,044) (6,607) General partner interest in net earnings (934) (302) (66) Net earnings allocable to limited partners $24,664 $14,796 $3,200 Net earnings per limited partner unit—basic $1.98 $1.42 $0.44 Net earnings per limited partner unit—diluted $1.98 $1.42 $0.44 Weighted average limited partner units outstanding—basic 12,442 10,400 7,283 Weighted average limited partner units outstanding—diluted 12,442 10,401 7,286 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.69Table of Contents TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries Consolidated statements of partners' equity and comprehensive income (Dollars in thousands) Predecessor Commonunits Subordinatedunits Generalpartnerinterest Accumulatedothercomprehensiveloss Total Balance December 31, 2005 $9,625 $75,474 $14,581 $333 $— $100,013 Acquisition of Mobile terminal from Predecessor in exchange for $17.9 million (8,869) — — (9,066) — (17,935) Distributions to unitholders — (6,552) (5,614) (252) — (12,418) Amortization of deferred equity-based compensation related to restricted common units — 610 — — — 610 Acceleration of vesting of all outstanding restricted phantom units and restricted common units — 3,258 — — — 3,258 Common units repurchased from TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s employees for withholding taxes — (538) — — — (538) Repurchase of 38,400 common units by our long-term incentive plan — (1,140) — — — (1,140) Purchase of Brownsville and River terminals by Predecessor 135,823 — — — — 135,823 Purchase of Southeast terminals by Predecessor 168,438 — — — — 168,438 Acquisition of Brownsville and River terminals from Predecessor in exchange for $135 million (138,505) — — 3,505 — (135,000) Distributions and repayments, net to Predecessor (5,653) — — — — (5,653) Net earnings for year ended December 31, 2006 6,607 1,740 1,460 66 — 9,873 Balance December 31, 2006 167,466 72,852 10,427 (5,414) — 245,331 Proceeds from secondary offering of 5,149,800 common units, net of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses of$9,567 — 179,946 — — — 179,946 Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest — — — 3,867 — 3,867 Contribution by TransMontaigne Inc. of capital improvements to the Brownsville and River terminals — — — 6,273 — 6,273 Distributions to unitholders — (12,712) (6,311) (656) — (19,679) Amortization of deferred equity-based compensation related to restricted phantom units — 66 — — — 66 Repurchase of 1,680 common units by our long-term incentive plan — (54) — — — (54) Acquisition of Southeast terminals from Predecessor in exchange for $118.6 million (168,047) — — 49,448 — (118,599) Distributions and repayments, net to Predecessor (9,463) — — — — (9,463) Net earnings for year ended December 31, 2007 10,044 10,253 4,543 302 — 25,142 Balance December 31, 2007 — 250,351 8,659 53,820 — 312,830 Distributions to unitholders — (20,636) (7,509) (2,051) — (30,196) Amortization of deferred equity-based compensation related to restricted phantom units — 84 — — — 84 Reversal of previously recognized equity-based compensation due to repurchase of unvested restricted phantom units — (49) — — — (49) Repurchase of 4,180 common units by our long-term incentive plan — (104) — — — (104) Issuance of 1,000 common units by our long-term incentive plan due to vesting of restricted phantom units — — — — — — Conversion of 830,567 subordinated units into common units — 1,741 (1,741) — — — Net earnings for year ended December 31, 2008 — 18,294 6,370 934 — 25,598 Foreign currency translation adjustments — — — — (584) (584) Other comprehensive income 25,014 Balance December 31, 2008 $— $249,681 $5,779 $52,703 $(584)$307,579 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.70Table of Contents TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries Consolidated statements of cash flows (In thousands) Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings $25,598 $25,142 $9,873 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cashprovided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 23,316 21,432 11,750 Amortization of deferred equity-basedcompensation 84 66 610 Reversal of previously recognized equity-basedcompensation (49) — — Acceleration of vesting of all outstandingrestricted phantom units and restricted commonunits — — 3,258 Amortization of deferred financing costs 599 1,236 810 Amounts due under long-term terminalingservices agreements (1,425) (724) — Unrealized loss on derivative instrument 2,128 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net ofeffects from acquisitions: Trade accounts receivable, net (2,285) (2,796) (2,397) Due from TransMontaigne Inc. 1,169 3,385 1,199 Due from Morgan Stanley Capital Group. (1,093) — — Other current assets 188 (1,772) (859) Trade accounts payable 4,788 (102) 1,400 Accrued liabilities 470 10,539 (393) Net cash provided by operating activities 53,488 56,406 25,251 Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of terminal facilities, net of cashacquired — (127,560) (152,915) Additions to property, plant and equipment—expansion of facilities (48,614) (18,390) (9,035) Additions to property, plant and equipment—maintain existing facilities (4,765) (9,600) (2,224) Other (27) — 377 Net cash (used) by investing activities (53,406) (155,550) (163,797) Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of common units — 179,946 — Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP — 3,867 — Net borrowings (payments) under credit facility 33,500 (57,621) 161,621 Distributions paid to unitholders (30,196) (19,679) (12,418) Deferred financing costs — (1,027) (2,603) Common units repurchased from TransMontaigneServices Inc.'s employees for withholding taxes — — (538) Repurchase of common units by our long-termincentive plan (104) (54) (1,140) Distributions and repayments toTransMontaigne Inc., net — (8,146) (3,612) Net cash provided by financing activities 3,200 97,286 141,310 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,282 (1,858) 2,764 Foreign currency translation effect on cash (91) — — Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,604 3,462 698 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $4,795 $1,604 $3,462 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $6,092 $6,678 $3,296 Non-cash distributions to TransMontaigne Inc.,net $— $(1,317)$(2,041) See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.71Table of Contents Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(a)Nature of business TransMontaigne Partners L.P. ("Partners") was formed in February 2005 as a Delaware master limited partnership initially to own and operate refinedpetroleum products terminaling and transportation facilities. We conduct our operations primarily in the United States along the Gulf Coast, in the Southeast,in Brownsville, Texas, along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, and in the Midwest. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and relatedservices for companies engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined petroleum products and crude oil, including TransMontaigne Inc. and MorganStanley Capital Group. We are controlled by our general partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. Effective September 1,2006, Morgan Stanley Capital Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock ofTransMontaigne Inc. Morgan Stanley Capital Group is the principal commodities trading arm of Morgan Stanley. As a result of Morgan Stanley's acquisitionof TransMontaigne Inc., Morgan Stanley became the indirect owner of our general partner. At February 27, 2009, TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanleyhave a significant interest in our partnership through their indirect ownership of a 25.8% limited partner interest, a 2% general partner interest and theincentive distribution rights.(b)Basis of presentation and use of estimates Our accounting and financial reporting policies conform to accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the United States of America. Theaccompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its controlledsubsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financialstatements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions thataffect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reportedamounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. The following estimates, in management's opinion, are subjective in nature, require theexercise of judgment, and involve complex analyses: allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued environmental obligations and goodwill. Changes in theseestimates and assumptions will occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of certain terminal and pipeline operationsprior to their acquisition by us from TransMontaigne Inc. The acquired assets and liabilities have been recorded at TransMontaigne Inc.'s carryover basis. Atthe closing of our initial public offering on May 27, 2005, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. seven Florida terminals, including terminals located inTampa, Port Manatee, Fisher Island, Port Everglades (North), Port Everglades (South), Cape Canaveral, and Jacksonville; and the Razorback pipeline system,including the terminals located at Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas in exchange for 120,000 common units, 2,872,266 subordinated units, a 2%general partner interest, and a cash payment of approximately $111.5 million. On January 1, 2006, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. the Mobile,Alabama terminal in exchange for a cash payment of approximately $17.9 million. On December 29, 2006, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. theBrownsville, Texas terminal, 12 terminals along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers ("River terminals"), and the Baton Rouge,72Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)Louisiana dock facility in exchange for a cash payment of approximately $135 million (See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). OnDecember 31, 2007, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. twenty-two terminals along the Colonial and Plantation pipelines ("Southeast terminals") inexchange for a cash payment of approximately $118.6 million (See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). The acquisitions of terminal andpipeline operations from TransMontaigne Inc. have been accounted for as transactions among entities under common control and, accordingly, prior periodsinclude the activity of the acquired terminal and pipeline operations since the date they were purchased by TransMontaigne Inc. for acquisitions made by usprior to September 1, 2006, and since September 1, 2006 (the date of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc.) for acquisitionsmade by us on or after September 1, 2006. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include allocated general and administrative charges from TransMontaigne Inc. for indirectcorporate overhead to cover costs of functions such as legal, accounting, treasury, engineering, environmental safety, information technology, and othercorporate services (see Note 2 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). The allocated general and administrative expenses were approximately$10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, $9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, and $5.4 million for the year ended December 31,2006, respectively. The accompanying consolidated financial statements also include allocated insurance charges from TransMontaigne Inc. for insurancepremiums to cover costs of insuring activities such as property, casualty, pollution, automobile, directors' and officers' liability, and other insurable risks. Theallocated insurance charges were approximately $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, and$1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, respectively. Management believes that the allocated general and administrative charges and insurancecharges are representative of the costs and expenses incurred by TransMontaigne Inc. for managing Partners' operations. The accompanying consolidatedfinancial statements also include reimbursement of bonus awards paid to TransMontaigne Services Inc. towards bonus awards granted by TransMontaigneServices Inc. to certain key officers and employees that vest over future periods. The reimbursement of bonus awards was approximately $1.5 million for theyear ended December 31, 2008, $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, and $nil for the year ended December 31, 2006, respectively.(c)Accounting for terminal and pipeline operations In connection with our terminal and pipeline operations, we utilize the accrual method of accounting for revenue and expenses. We generate revenue inour terminal and pipeline operations from terminaling services fees, transportation fees, management fees and cost reimbursements, fees from other ancillaryservices and gains from the sale of refined products. Terminaling services revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the agreement for storage fees andminimum revenue commitments and when product is delivered to the customer for fees based on a rate per barrel throughput; transportation revenue isrecognized when the product has been delivered to the customer at the specified delivery location; management fee revenue and cost reimbursements arerecognized as the services are performed or as the costs are incurred; ancillary service revenue is recognized as the services are performed; and gains from thesale of refined products are recognized when the title to the product is transferred.73Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)(d)Cash and cash equivalents We consider all short-term investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.(e)Property, plant and equipment Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives are 15 to 25 years for plant, which includes buildings, storage tanks, andpipelines, and 3 to 25 years for equipment. All items of property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Expenditures that increase capacity or extend usefullives are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. We evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not berecoverable based on expected undiscounted cash flows attributable to that asset. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is the excess ofthe carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.(f)Environmental obligations We accrue for environmental costs that relate to existing conditions caused by past operations when estimable. Environmental costs include initial sitesurveys and environmental studies of potentially contaminated sites, costs for remediation and restoration of sites determined to be contaminated andongoing monitoring costs, as well as fines, damages and other costs, including direct legal costs. Liabilities for environmental costs at a specific site areinitially recorded, on an undiscounted basis, when it is probable that we will be liable for such costs, and a reasonable estimate of the associated costs can bemade based on available information. Such an estimate includes our share of the liability for each specific site and the sharing of the amounts related to eachsite that will not be paid by other potentially responsible parties, based on enacted laws and adopted regulations and policies. Adjustments to initialestimates are recorded, from time to time, to reflect changing circumstances and estimates based upon additional information developed in subsequentperiods. Estimates of our ultimate liabilities associated with environmental costs are particularly difficult to make with certainty due to the number ofvariables involved, including the early stage of investigation at certain sites, the lengthy time frames required to complete remediation, technology changes,alternatives available and the evolving nature of environmental laws and regulations. We periodically file claims for insurance recoveries of certainenvironmental remediation costs with our insurance carriers under our comprehensive liability policies. We recognize our insurance recoveries as a credit toincome in the period that we assess the likelihood of recovery as being probable (i.e., likely to occur). At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have accrued environmental obligations of approximately $762,000 and $1,064,000, respectively, representing ourbest estimate of our remediation obligations, net of probable reimbursements (see Note 9 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). During the yearended December 31, 2008, we charged to income approximately $500,000 to increase our estimate of our future environmental obligations due principally toproduct that was released at our Owensboro, Kentucky terminal facility. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we made payments of approximately$802,000 towards our environmental remediation obligations. During the year ended December 31, 2007, we charged to income approximately $506,000 toincrease our estimate of our future environmental obligations due principally to product that was released at our Mt. Vernon terminal facility. During the yearended December 31, 2007, we made payments of approximately $124,000 towards our environmental remediation obligations. During the year endedDecember 31,74Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)2006, we charged to income approximately $950,000 to increase our estimate of our future environmental remediation obligations due to product that wasreleased at our Mobile, Alabama terminal facility and product that was released at our Rogers, Arkansas terminal facility. During the year ended December 31,2006 we made payments of approximately $893,000 towards our environmental remediation obligations. Changes in our estimates of our futureenvironmental remediation obligations may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events. TransMontaigne Inc. has indemnified us through May 27, 2010 against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with theoperation of the Florida and Midwest terminal facilities and occurring before May 27, 2005, up to a maximum liability not to exceed $15.0 million for thisindemnification obligation (see Note 2 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). TransMontaigne Inc. has indemnified us through December 31, 2008against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with the operation of the Mobile, Alabama terminal and occurring beforeJanuary 1, 2006, up to a maximum liability not to exceed $2.5 million for this indemnification obligation (see Note 2 of Notes to consolidated financialstatements). TransMontaigne Inc. has indemnified us through December 31, 2011 against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expensesassociated with the operation of the Brownsville and River terminals and occurring before December 31, 2006, up to a maximum liability not to exceed$15.0 million for this indemnification obligation (see Note 2 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). TransMontaigne Inc. has indemnified us throughDecember 31, 2012 against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with the operation of the Southeast terminals andoccurring before December 31, 2007, up to a maximum liability not to exceed $15.0 million for this indemnification obligation (see Note 2 of Notes toconsolidated financial statements).(g)Asset retirement obligations Asset retirement obligations are legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction,development or normal use of the asset. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," requires thatthe fair value of a liability related to the retirement of long-lived assets be recorded at the time a legal obligation is incurred. Once an asset retirementobligation is identified and a liability is recorded, a corresponding asset is recorded, which is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. After theinitial measurement, the liability is adjusted to reflect changes in the asset retirement obligation's fair value. If and when it is determined that a legalobligation has been incurred, the fair value of any liability is determined based on estimates and assumptions related to retirement costs, future inflation ratesand interest rates. Our long-lived assets consist of above-ground storage facilities and underground pipelines. We are unable to predict if and when our long-lived assets will become completely obsolete and require dismantlement. Accordingly, we have not recorded an asset retirement obligation, or correspondingasset, because the future dismantlement and removal dates of our long-lived assets, and the amount of any associated costs, are indeterminable. Changes inour estimates and assumptions may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events.(h)Equity-based compensation plan We account for our equity-based compensation awards pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (R), "Share-Based Payment." This Statement requires us to75Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)measure the cost of board member services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That costwill be recognized over the period during which a board member is required to provide service in exchange for the award. We are required to estimate thenumber of equity instruments that are expected to vest in measuring the total compensation cost to be recognized over the related service period.Compensation cost is recognized over the service period on a straight-line basis.(i)Foreign currency translation and transactions The functional currency of Partners and its U.S.-based subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries, including PennOctane de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., Termatsal, S. de R.L. de C.V., and Tergas, S. de R.L. de C.V., is the Mexican Peso. The assets and liabilities of ourforeign subsidiaries are translated at period-end rates of exchange, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing for theperiod. The resulting translation adjustments, net of related income taxes, are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income in partners' equity.Gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions (transactions denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency)are included in the consolidated statement of operations in other income (expense).(j)Accounting for Derivative Instruments We account for our derivative instruments pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting forDerivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This Statement requires us to recognize all derivative instruments at fair value in the consolidated balancesheet as assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments are recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria aremet. At December 31, 2008, our derivative instruments were limited to interest rate swaps. The change in the fair value of our interest rate swap is included inearnings.(k)Income taxes No provision for U.S. federal income taxes has been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because Partners is treated as apartnership for federal income taxes. As a partnership, all income, gains, losses, expenses, deductions and tax credits generated by Partners flow through tothe unitholders of the partnership. Partners is a taxable entity under certain U.S. state jurisdictions. We are subject to income taxes in the state of Texas. Certain of our Mexican subsidiariesare corporations for Mexican tax purposes and, therefore, are subject to Mexican federal and provincial income taxes. Partners accounts for Mexican federal and provincial income taxes and U.S. state income taxes under the asset and liability method pursuant toStatement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Currently, Mexican federal and provincial income taxes and U.S.state income taxes are not significant.(l)Net earnings per limited partner unit We calculate earnings per unit as if all of the earnings for the period were distributed under the terms of the partnership agreement, without regard towhether the general partner has discretion over the amount of distributions to be made in any particular period, whether those earnings would actually76Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)be distributed during a particular period, or whether the general partner has legal or contractual limitations on its ability to pay distributions that wouldprevent it from distributing all of the earnings for a particular period. Pursuant to the partnership agreement, an increasing portion of our earnings are allocated to our general partner through operation of the incentivedistribution rights in periods in which our net earnings per limited partners' unit exceeds $0.44 per quarter (or $1.76 annually). For the year endedDecember 31, 2008, our net earnings per limited partners' unit exceeded $1.76, resulting in approximately $420,000 of additional earnings being allocated toour general partner. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, our net earnings per limited partners' unit did not exceed $1.76, and therefore, netearnings allocable to our general partner are limited to 2% of our net earnings. Basic earnings per limited partner unit are computed by dividing net earnings allocable to limited partners by the weighted average number of limitedpartnership units outstanding during the period, excluding restricted phantom units. Diluted earnings per limited partner unit are computed by dividing netearnings allocable to limited partners by the weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding during the period and, when dilutive,restricted phantom units. Net earnings allocable to limited partners are net of the earnings allocable to the general partner. At its March 26, 2008 meeting, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force on Issue 07-4, "Two-Class EPS Method for Master Limited Partnerships." EITF 07-4 addresses the computation of earnings per limited partnership unit for master-limited-partnerships that consist of publicly traded common units held by limited partners, a general-partner interest, and incentive distribution rights that areaccounted for as equity interests. The consensus states that the earnings allocable to the general-partner interest, including the incentive distribution rights,should be based on "available cash" for the period as defined in the partnership agreement. The earnings allocable to the general-partner interest, includingthe incentive distribution rights, for the period would be limited to the amount of "available cash" distributable to the general-partner interest, including theincentive distribution rights, for the period. The consensus is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. When adopted, the consensus willbe applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Partners will adopt the consensus reached on EITF 07-4 effective January 1, 2009 with the presentation ofnet earnings per limited partner unit for the three months ended March 31, 2009.77 Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)(m)Reclassifications Certain amounts in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation. Net earnings and partners' equity have notbeen affected by these reclassifications. Acquisitions of terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been recorded at carryover basis in amanner similar to a reorganization of entities under common control (see Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). The difference ofapproximately $50.0 million between the consideration paid to TransMontaigne Inc. and the carryover basis of the net assets acquired was previouslyreflected in the consolidated statements of partners' equity and comprehensive income as being attributed to the subordinated units. We are controlled by ourgeneral partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc.'s ownership of ourgeneral partner results in the entities being under common control. As a result, during the year ended December 31, 2008, we changed the presentation in theconsolidated statements of partners' equity and comprehensive income to attribute this difference to the general partner interest. The adjustment to changethe presentation is considered an immaterial correction to the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of partners' equity andcomprehensive income.(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP Omnibus Agreement. We have an omnibus agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. that will expire in December 2014, unless extended. Under theomnibus agreement we pay TransMontaigne Inc. an administrative fee for the provision of various general and administrative services for our benefit.Effective January 1, 2009, the annual administrative fee payable to TransMontaigne Inc. will be approximately $10.0 million. If we acquire or constructadditional facilities, TransMontaigne Inc. will propose a revised administrative fee covering the provision of services for such additional facilities. If theconflicts committee of our general partner agrees to the revised administrative fee, TransMontaigne Inc. will provide services for the additional facilitiespursuant to the agreement. The administrative fee includes expenses incurred by TransMontaigne Inc. to perform centralized corporate functions, such aslegal, accounting, treasury, insurance administration and claims processing, health, safety and environmental, information technology, human resources,credit, payroll, taxes and engineering and other corporate services, to the extent such services are not outsourced by TransMontaigne Inc. The omnibus agreement further provides that we pay TransMontaigne Inc. an insurance reimbursement for premiums on insurance policies covering ourfacilities and operations. Effective January 1, 2009, the annual insurance reimbursement payable to TransMontaigne Inc. will be approximately $2.9 million.We also reimburse TransMontaigne Inc. for direct operating costs and expenses that TransMontaigne Inc. incurs on our behalf, such as salaries of operationalpersonnel performing services on-site at our terminals and pipelines and the cost of their employee benefits, including 401(k) and health insurance benefits. We also agreed to reimburse TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates no less than $1.5 million for incentive payment grants to key employees ofTransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan, provided the compensation committee of ourgeneral partner determines that an adequate portion of the incentive payment grants are allocated to78Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP (Continued)an investment fund indexed to the performance of our common units. For the year ending December 31, 2009, we have agreed to reimburseTransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates approximately $1.2 million. The omnibus agreement provides us with a right of first offer to purchase all of TransMontaigne Inc.'s and its subsidiaries' right, title and interest in thePensacola, Florida refined petroleum products terminal and any assets acquired in an asset exchange transaction that replace the Pensacola assets. This rightof first offer is exercisable for a period of two years commencing December 2008. The omnibus agreement also provides TransMontaigne Inc. a right of first refusal to purchase our assets, provided that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to payno less than 105% of the purchase price offered by the third party bidder. Before we enter into any contract to sell such terminal or pipeline facilities, we mustgive written notice of all material terms of such proposed sale to TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. will then have the sole and exclusive option, for aperiod of 45 days following receipt of the notice, to purchase the subject facilities for no less than 105% of the purchase price on the terms specified in thenotice. TransMontaigne Inc. also has a right of first refusal to contract for the use of any petroleum product storage capacity that (i) is put into commercialservice after January 1, 2008, or (ii) was subject to a terminaling services agreement that expires or is terminated (excluding a contract renewable solely at theoption of our customer), provided that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to pay 105% of the fees offered by the third party customer. Environmental Indemnification. In connection with our acquisition of the Florida and Midwest terminals, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify usthrough May 27, 2010, against certain potential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Florida and Midwest terminals that occurred onor prior to May 27, 2005. TransMontaigne Inc.'s maximum liability for this indemnification obligation is $15.0 million. TransMontaigne Inc. has noobligation to indemnify us for losses until such aggregate losses exceed $250,000. TransMontaigne Inc. has no indemnification obligations with respect toenvironmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws promulgated after May 27, 2005. In connection with our acquisition of the Mobile, Alabama terminal, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify us through December 31, 2008, againstcertain potential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Mobile terminal that occurred on or prior to January 1, 2006. Ourenvironmental losses must first exceed $200,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at $2.5 million. The cap amount does notapply to any environmental liabilities known to exist as of January 1, 2006. In connection with our acquisition of the Brownsville and River terminals, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify us through December 31, 2011,against certain potential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Brownsville and River terminals that occurred on or prior toDecember 31, 2006. Our environmental losses must first exceed $250,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at$15.0 million. The cap amount does not apply to any environmental liabilities known to exist as of December 31, 2006. TransMontaigne Inc. has no79Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP (Continued)indemnification obligations with respect to environmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws promulgated afterDecember 31, 2006. In connection with our acquisition of the Southeast terminals, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to indemnify us through December 31, 2012, against certainpotential environmental liabilities associated with the operation of the Southeast terminals that occurred on or prior to December 31, 2007. Ourenvironmental losses must first exceed $250,000 and TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations are capped at $15.0 million. The cap amount doesnot apply to any environmental liabilities known to exist as of December 31, 2007. TransMontaigne Inc. has no indemnification obligations with respect toenvironmental claims made as a result of additions to or modifications of environmental laws promulgated after December 31, 2007. Terminaling Services Agreement—Florida Terminals and Razorback Pipeline System. Through May 31, 2007, we had a terminaling and transportationservices agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. that was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2013. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed totransport on the Razorback pipeline and throughput at our Florida, Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas terminals a volume of refined products thatwould, at the fee and tariff schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimum revenue to us of approximately $20 million per year throughDecember 31, 2013. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment, we agreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately2.6 million barrels of light oil storage capacity and approximately 1.3 million barrels of heavy oil storage capacity at certain of our Florida terminals. Effective June 1, 2007, we entered into a terminaling services agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group that replaced our terminaling servicesagreement with TransMontaigne Inc. relating to our Florida, Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Rogers, Arkansas terminals. Effective June 1, 2008, we amended theterminaling services agreement to include renewable fuels blending functionality at the Florida Terminals. The initial term expires on May 31, 2014 for theFlorida terminals and on May 31, 2012 for the Razorback pipeline system. After the initial term, the terminaling services agreement will automatically renewfor subsequent one-year periods, subject to either party's right to terminate with six months' notice prior to the end of the initial term or the then currentrenewal term. Under this agreement, Morgan Stanley Capital Group agreed to throughput a volume of refined product that will, at the fee schedule containedin the agreement, result in minimum throughput payments to us of approximately $33.2 million for the contract year ending May 31, 2009 (approximately$36.3 million for the contract year ending May 31, 2010); with stipulated annual increases in throughput payments each contract year thereafter. MorganStanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughput payment is reduced proportionately for any decrease in storage capacity due to out-of-service tankcapacity. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughput payment is also subject to adjustment in the event that we should fail to completeconstruction of and place in service certain capital projects on or before September 30, 2009. In the event of a force majeure event that renders performance impossible with respect to an asset for at least 30 consecutive days, Morgan StanleyCapital Group's obligations would be temporarily suspended with respect to that asset. If a force majeure event continues for 30 consecutive days or more andresults in a diminution in the storage capacity we make available to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum revenuecommitment would be reduced proportionately for the duration of the force majeure event.80Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP (Continued) Morgan Stanley Capital Group may assign the terminaling services agreement only with the consent of the conflicts committee of our general partner.Upon termination of the agreement, Morgan Stanley Capital Group has a right of first refusal to enter into a new terminaling services agreement with us,provided they pay no less than 105% of the fees offered by any third party. Revenue Support Agreement—Oklahoma City Terminal. We have a revenue support agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. that provides that in theevent any current third-party terminaling agreement should expire, TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to enter into a terminaling services agreement that will expireno earlier than November 1, 2012. The terminaling services agreement will provide that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to throughput such volume of refinedproduct as may be required to guarantee minimum revenue of approximately $0.8 million per year. If TransMontaigne Inc. fails to meet its minimum revenuecommitment in any year, it must pay us the amount of any shortfall within 15 business days following receipt of an invoice from us. In exchange forTransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment, we will agree to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 153,000 barrels of light oil storagecapacity at our Oklahoma City terminal. TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment currently is not in effect because a major oil company is undercontract through March 31, 2011, for the utilization of the light oil storage capacity at the terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement—Mobile Terminal. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. that willexpire on December 31, 2012. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to throughput at our Mobile terminal a volume of refined products that will,at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimum revenue to us of approximately $2.2 million for the contract year ending December 31,2009. If TransMontaigne Inc. fails to meet its minimum revenue commitment in any year, it must pay us the amount of any shortfall within 15 business daysfollowing receipt of an invoice from us. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment, we agreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc.approximately 46,000 barrels of light oil storage capacity and approximately 84,000 barrels of heavy oil storage capacity at the terminal. Terminaling Services Agreement—Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with Morgan StanleyCapital Group, relating to our Brownsville, Texas terminal complex that will expire on October 31, 2010. Under this agreement, Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup agreed to store a specified minimum amount of fuel oils at our terminals that will result in minimum revenue to us of approximately $2.2 million peryear. In exchange for its minimum revenue commitment, we agreed to provide Morgan Stanley Capital Group a minimum amount of storage capacity for suchfuel oils. On April 1, 2008, we amended the terminaling services agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group to reduce Morgan Stanley Capital Group'sminimum revenue commitment to approximately $1.5 million per year in exchange for Morgan Stanley Capital Group returning approximately 200,000barrels of storage capacity. Terminaling Services Agreement—Brownsville LPG. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. relating toour Brownsville, Texas facilities that will expire on March 31, 2010. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to throughput at our Brownsvillefacilities certain minimum volumes of natural gas liquids that will result in minimum revenue to us of approximately $1.4 million per year. In exchange forTransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum81Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP (Continued)throughput commitment, we agreed to provide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 15,000 barrels of storage capacity at our Brownsville facilities. During2008, we amended the terminaling and transportation services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. to reduce TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenuecommitment to approximately $0.7 million per year in exchange for entering into terminaling and transportation agreements to deliver natural gas liquids toMatamoros, Mexico. During October 2008, TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum revenue commitment increased to approximately $1.6 million per year when weincreased the LPG storage capacity at our Brownsville LPG terminal to approximately 33,000 barrels. Terminaling Services Agreement—Matamoros LPG. During 2008, we entered into a terminaling and transportation services agreement withTransMontaigne Inc. relating to our natural gas liquids storage facility in Matamoros, Mexico that will expire on March 31, 2010. Under this agreement,TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to throughput a volume of natural gas liquids that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result in minimumthroughput payments to us of approximately $0.7 million per year. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum throughput payments, we agreed toprovide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 7,000 barrels of natural gas liquids storage capacity. Terminaling Services Agreement—Renewable Fuels. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. relatingto certain renewable fuels capacity at our Brownsville and River terminals that will expire on May 31, 2012. Under this agreement, TransMontaigne Inc.agreed to throughput at these terminals certain minimum volumes of renewable fuels that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result inminimum revenue to us of approximately $0.6 million per year. In exchange for TransMontaigne Inc.'s minimum throughput commitment, we agreed toprovide TransMontaigne Inc. approximately 116,000 barrels of storage capacity at these terminals. Terminaling Services Agreement—Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We have a terminaling and transportation services agreement with Morgan StanleyCapital Group relating to our Southeast terminals. The terminaling services agreement commenced on January 1, 2008 and has a seven-year term expiring onDecember 31, 2014, subject to a seven-year renewal option at the election of Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Under this agreement, Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup agreed to throughput a volume of refined product at our Southeast terminals that will, at the fee schedule contained in the agreement, result inminimum throughput payments to us of approximately $32.3 million for the contract year ending December 31, 2009; with stipulated annual increases inthroughput payments each contract year thereafter. Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum annual throughput payment is reduced proportionately for anydecrease in storage capacity due to out-of-service tank capacity. In exchange for its minimum throughput commitment, we agreed to provide Morgan StanleyCapital Group approximately 8.6 million barrels of light oil storage capacity at our Southeast terminals. Under this agreement we also agreed to undertakecertain capital projects to provide renewable fuels blending functionality at certain of our Southeast terminals with estimated completion dates that extendthrough December 31, 2009. Upon completion of each of the projects, Morgan Stanley Capital Group has agreed to pay us an ethanol blending fee. Weexpect to receive payments through March 31, 2010 from Morgan Stanley Capital Group in the range of $20 million to $25 million. In the event of a force majeure event that renders performance impossible with respect to an asset for at least 30 consecutive days, Morgan StanleyCapital Group's obligations would be temporarily82Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(2) TRANSACTIONS WITH TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. AND MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP (Continued)suspended with respect to that asset. If a force majeure event continues for 30 consecutive days or more and results in a diminution in the storage capacity wemake available to Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Morgan Stanley Capital Group's minimum revenue commitment would be reduced proportionately for theduration of the force majeure event. Morgan Stanley Capital Group may assign the terminaling services agreement only with the consent of the conflicts committee of our general partner.(3) ACQUISITIONS Mexican LPG Operations. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired from Rio Vista Energy Partners L.P. ("Rio Vista") a terminal facility in Matamoras,Mexico, two pipelines from Brownsville, Texas to Matamoras, Mexico, with associated rights of way and easements and 47 acres of land, together with apermit to distribute liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") to Mexico's state-owned petroleum company for a cash payment of approximately $9.0 million.These LPG assets complement our existing LPG storage facilities in Brownsville, Texas. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include theassets, liabilities and results of operations of the Mexican LPG operations from December 31, 2007. The adjusted purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities as of theacquisition date. The adjusted purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands): MexicanLPGoperations Cash $15 Trade accounts receivable 61 Other current assets 75 Property, plant and equipment 8,892 Goodwill 1,502 Other assets 101 Trade accounts payable (266)Other accrued liabilities (904)Due to Rio Vista (500) Cash paid $8,976 83 Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(3) ACQUISITIONS (Continued) Southeast Terminals. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. twenty-two refined product terminals along the Colonialand Plantation pipelines with approximately 9.0 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity for a cash payment of approximately $118.6 million.The Southeast terminals provide integrated terminaling services principally to Morgan Stanley Capital Group and the United States government. Theacquisition of the Southeast terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. has been recorded at carryover basis in a manner similar to a reorganization of entities undercommon control. As such, prior periods include the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the Southeast terminals from September 1, 2006, the date ofacquisition by Morgan Stanley Capital Group of TransMontaigne Inc. The results of operations of the Southeast terminals for periods prior to its actual saleto us have been allocated to TransMontaigne Inc. ("Predecessor"). The difference between the consideration we paid to TransMontaigne Inc. and thecarryover basis of the net assets purchased has been reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and changes in partners' equity as an increaseto partners' equity. As a condition to our acquisition of the Southeast terminals, we agreed to assume all responsibilities, duties and obligations to complete the constructionof and place into service certain projects to repair, maintain or expand the Southeast terminals that had been commenced by TransMontaigne Inc. but werenot completed as of the date of closing. As a result, we recognized a liability of approximately $4.9 million as our estimate of the costs to complete and placeinto service certain projects to repair, maintain or expand the Southeast terminals (see Note 9 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). Our basis in the assets and liabilities of the Southeast terminals are as follows (in thousands): December 31,2007 December 31,2006 September 1,2006 Cash $5 $5 $5 Trade accounts receivable — 2,865 2,277 Prepaid expenses and other 973 881 762 Property, plant and equipment 172,526 166,540 167,931 Other assets, net 33 33 33 Trade accounts payable — (2,585) (2,197)Due to TransMontaigne Inc. (221) — — Other accrued liabilities (5,269) (273) (373) Predecessor equity $168,047 $167,466 $168,438 Brownsville and River Terminals. Effective December 29, 2006, we acquired from TransMontaigne Inc. a refined product terminal with approximately2.1 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity in Brownsville, Texas, twelve refined product terminals along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers withapproximately 2.8 million barrels of aggregate active storage capacity, and the Baton Rouge, Louisiana dock facility for a cash payment of approximately$135.0 million. The Brownsville terminal provides integrated terminaling services to customers, including TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup, engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined products and natural gas liquids. The River terminals provide integrated terminaling services tothird parties engaged in the distribution and marketing of refined products and industrial and commercial end-users. The acquisition of the Brownsville andRiver terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. has been recorded at84Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(3) ACQUISITIONS (Continued)carryover basis in a manner similar to a reorganization of entities under common control. As such, prior periods include the assets, liabilities, and results ofoperations of the Brownsville and River terminals from September 1, 2006, the date of acquisition by Morgan Stanley Capital Group of TransMontaigne Inc.The results of operations of the Brownsville and River terminals for periods prior to its actual sale to us have been allocated to TransMontaigne Inc.("Predecessor"). The difference between the consideration we paid to TransMontaigne Inc. and the carryover basis of the net assets purchased has beenreflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and changes in partners' equity as an increase to partners' equity. As a condition to our acquisition of the Brownsville and River terminals, TransMontaigne Inc. agreed to fund and construct in the future certainadditional capital improvements to these facilities. We recognized the estimated cost of the additional capital improvements of approximately $6.3 millionas an increase to property, plant and equipment and a contribution of partners' equity. During the year ended December 31, 2007, TransMontaigne Inc.funded approximately $0.2 million in capital improvements to the terminals and made a cash payment to us of approximately $6.1 million in satisfaction ofits obligation to complete additional capital improvements to the terminals. Our basis in the assets and liabilities of the Brownsville and River terminals are as follows (in thousands): December 29,2006 September 1,2006 Cash $15 $15 Trade accounts receivable — 2,420 Prepaid expenses and other 164 126 Property, plant and equipment 111,621 108,066 Goodwill 23,235 23,235 Other intangible assets, net 3,596 3,699 Other assets, net 10 3 Trade accounts payable — (1,221)Other accrued liabilities (136) (520) Predecessor equity $138,505 $135,823 The unaudited pro forma combined results of operations as if the acquisition of the Brownsville, River and Southeast terminals had occurred onJanuary 1, 2006 are as follows (in thousands, except per unit data): Year endedDecember 31,2006 Revenue $113,185 Net loss $(10,059) Net loss per limited partner unit—basic $(1.38) 85Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(4) CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Our primary market areas are located in the United States along the Gulf Coast, in the Southeast, in Brownsville, Texas, along the Mississippi and Ohiorivers, and in the Midwest. We have a concentration of trade receivable balances due from companies engaged in the trading, distribution and marketing ofrefined products and crude oil, and the United States government. These concentrations of customers may affect our overall credit risk in that the customersmay be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other factors. Our customers' historical financial and operating information is analyzed priorto extending credit. We manage our exposure to credit risk through credit analysis, credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures, and for certaintransactions we may request letters of credit, prepayments or guarantees. We maintain allowances for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable. Duringthe years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we increased the allowance for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries, through a charge to income ofapproximately $289,000, $83,000, and $75,000, respectively. Trade accounts receivable, net consists of the following (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Trade accounts receivable $7,133 $4,559 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (439) (150) $6,694 $4,409 The following customers accounted for at least 10% of our consolidated revenue in at least one of the periods presented in the accompanyingconsolidated statements of operations: Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Morgan Stanley Capital Group 57% 24% 3%TransMontaigne Inc. 7% 35% 57%Valero Supply and Marketing Company 10% 10% 5%Marathon Petroleum Company LLC 8% 8% 12%(5) OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Other current assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Additive detergent $1,640 $1,439 Reimbursements due from the Federal government — 724 Deposits and other assets 980 711 $2,620 $2,874 Reimbursements due from the Federal government represent costs we have incurred for the development and installation of terminal security plans andenhancements at our terminals. We86Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(5) OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Continued)received the reimbursements due from the Federal government during the year ended December 31, 2008.(6) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, plant and equipment, net is as follows (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Land $52,196 $52,228 Terminals, pipelines and equipment 445,875 406,585 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 1,349 1,186 Construction in progress 33,979 20,592 533,399 480,591 Less accumulated depreciation (85,646) (62,764) $447,753 $417,827 (7) GOODWILL Goodwill is as follows (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Brownsville terminal $14,770 $14,770 River terminals 8,465 8,465 Mexican LPG operations (includes approximately $70 and $nil, respectively, of foreign currency translation adjustments) 1,432 1,502 $24,667 $24,737 The acquisition of the Brownsville and River terminals from TransMontaigne Inc. has been recorded at TransMontaigne Inc.'s carryover basis in amanner similar to a reorganization of entities under common control (See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). TransMontaigne Inc.'scarryover basis in the Brownsville and River terminals is derived from the application of pushdown accounting associated with Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup's acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. on September 1, 2006. Goodwill represents the excess of Morgan Stanley Capital Group's aggregate purchaseprice over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired attributable to the Brownsville and River terminals. The adjusted purchase price for the acquisition of the Mexican LPG operations from Rio Vista Energy Partners L.P. was allocated to the identifiableassets and liabilities acquired based upon the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date (see Note 3 of Notes to consolidatedfinancial statements). Goodwill of approximately $1.5 million represents the excess of our adjusted purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assetsacquired attributable to the Mexican LPG operations.87Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(7) GOODWILL (Continued) Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment annually unless events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that animpairment loss has been incurred at an interim date. Our annual test for the impairment of goodwill is performed as of December 31. The impairment test isperformed at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units are our operating segments (see Note 16 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). If the fairvalue of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered to be impaired. Management exercises judgment indetermining the estimated fair values of the Partnership's reporting units. At December 31, 2008, we estimated the fair value of our reporting units using adiscounted cash flow technique. We believe that our estimates of the future cash flows and related assumptions would be consistent with those used bymarket participants (that is, potential buyers of the reporting unit) at December 31, 2008. The cash flows represented our best estimate of the future revenues,expenses and capital expenditures to maintain the facilities associated with each of our reporting units. The cash flows did not anticipate future expendituresto expand the facilities beyond the expenditures necessary to complete expansion projects approved prior to December 31, 2008. The cash flows attributed toour reporting units included only a portion of the general and administrative expenses under the assumption that market participants would include limitedamounts of general and administrative expenses in their estimates of fair value because market participants would have pre-existing management and backoffice capabilities (that is, a market participant synergy). We discounted the cash flows at our weighted average cost of capital of 13.5%, which was based onthe December 31, 2008 closing price of our common units of $13.30 and a 6.5% after-tax cost of debt. The aggregate fair value of our reporting units wasreconciled to the fair value of our partners' equity. At December 31, 2008, the fair value of our Brownsville reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount and the fair value of our River reporting unitexceeded its carrying amount. Therefore, we did not recognize any impairment charges during the year ended December 31, 2008. However, given the currentcontraction in the financial and credit markets and the related decline in the price of our common units, we will continue to monitor the recoverability ofgoodwill. A further decline in the price of our common units with a resulting increase in our weighted average cost of capital, the loss of a significantcustomer, or an unforeseen increase in the costs to operate and maintain our terminals and pipelines, may result in the recognition of an impairment charge inthe future.88Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(8) OTHER ASSETS, NET Other assets, net are as follows (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements: External customers $902 $679 Morgan Stanley Capital Group 2,020 45 2,922 724 Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,836 and $1,236, respectively 1,794 2,394 Identifiable intangible assets, net: Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $719 and $411, respectively 2,980 3,288 Coastal Fuels trade name, net of accumulated amortization of $2,500 and $2,417, respectively — 83 Deposits and other assets 162 170 $7,858 $6,659 Amounts due under long-term terminaling services agreements. We have long-term terminaling services agreements with certain of our customers thatprovide for minimum payments that increase over the terms of the respective agreements. We recognize as revenue the minimum payments under the long-term terminaling services agreements on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective agreements. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have recognizedrevenue in excess of the minimum payments that are due through those respective dates under the long-term terminaling services agreements resulting in areceivable of approximately $2.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Deferred financing costs. Deferred financing costs are amortized using the interest method over the term of the related credit facility (see Note 10 ofNotes to consolidated financial statements). On December 29, 2006, we repaid and cancelled our former credit facility resulting in a charge to income ofapproximately $0.6 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized deferred financing costs related to the former credit facility. On December 22,2006, we entered into a new senior secured credit facility and incurred deferred financing costs of approximately $2.6 million. During the year endedDecember 31, 2007, we repaid our $75 million term loan outstanding under the senior secured credit facility, resulting in a charge to income ofapproximately $0.8 million for the write off of the associated unamortized deferred financing costs related to the $75 million term loan. During the yearended December 31, 2007, we incurred deferred financing costs of approximately $1.0 million related to our July 2007 amendment and borrowings under thesenior secured credit facility for the acquisition of the Southeast terminals. Identifiable intangible assets. Our acquisitions from TransMontaigne Inc. have been recorded at TransMontaigne Inc.'s carryover basis in a mannersimilar to a reorganization of entities under common control (See Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). Identifiable intangible assets includethe carryover basis of certain customer relationships at our Brownsville and River terminals and the right to use the Coastal Fuels trade name at our Floridaterminals.89Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(8) OTHER ASSETS, NET (Continued) The carryover basis of the customer relationships is being amortized on a straight-line basis over twelve years. Expected amortization expense foridentifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2008 is as follows (in thousands): Years ending December 31, 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Thereafter Amortization expense $308 $308 $308 $308 $308 $1,440 (9) ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31,2008 December 31,2007 Customer advances and deposits: External customers $1,164 $1,179 Morgan Stanley Capital Group 5,581 2,710 6,745 3,889 Accrued property taxes 480 645 Accrued environmental obligations 762 1,064 Interest payable 838 39 Deferred revenue—ethanol blending fees 3,160 — Advance payments received under long-termterminaling services agreements—MorganStanley Capital Group 1,189 415 Due to Rio Vista 83 500 Obligations to repair, maintain or expandSoutheast terminals 222 4,946 Rebate due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group 2,204 — Unrealized loss on derivative instrument 2,128 — Accrued expenses and other 2,572 1,945 $20,383 $13,443 Customer advances and deposits. We bill certain of our customers one month in advance for terminaling services to be provided in the followingmonth. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have billed and collected from certain of our customers approximately $6.7 million and $3.9 million,respectively, in advance of the terminaling services being provided. Deferred revenue-ethanol blending fees. Pursuant to a terminaling services agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, we agreed to undertakecertain capital projects to provide renewable fuels blending functionality at certain of our Southeast terminals with estimated completion dates that extendthrough December 31, 2009. Upon completion of the projects, Morgan Stanley Capital Group has agreed to pay us an ethanol blending fee that will berecognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the agreement. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have billed Morgan StanleyCapital Group ethanol blending fees in the amount of approximately $3.2 million and $nil, respectively, for completed renewable fuels blendingfunctionality at certain of our Southeast terminals.90 Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(9) ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Continued) Advance payments received under long-term terminaling services agreements-Morgan Stanley Capital Group. We have long-term terminaling servicesagreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Group that provide for minimum payments that decrease over the terms of the respective agreements. We recognizeas revenue the minimum payments under the long-term terminaling services agreements on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective agreements. AtDecember 31, 2008 and 2007, we have received minimum payments that are due through those respective dates in excess of revenue recognized under theselong-term terminaling services agreements resulting in a liability of approximately $1.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Due to Rio Vista. Effective December 31, 2007, we acquired from Rio Vista certain Mexican LPG operations for a cash payment of approximately$9.0 million (see Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have a liability of approximately $0.1 millionand $0.5 million, respectively, to Rio Vista provided that Rio Vista is not obligated to indemnify us for any claims, expenses or liabilities pursuant to theagreement covering our acquisition of the Mexican LPG operations. Obligations to repair, maintain or expand Southeast terminals. As a condition to our acquisition of the Southeast terminals, we agreed to assume allresponsibilities, duties and obligations to complete the construction of and place into service certain projects to repair, maintain or expand the Southeastterminals that had been commenced by TransMontaigne Inc. but were not completed as of the date of closing. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we haverecognized a liability of approximately $0.2 million and $4.9 million, respectively, as our estimate of the costs to complete and place into service certainprojects to repair, maintain or expand the Southeast terminals (see Note 3 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). Rebate due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Pursuant to our terminaling services agreement related to the Southeast terminals, we agreed to rebate toMorgan Stanley Capital Group 50% of the proceeds we receive annually in excess of $4.2 million from the sale of product gains at our Southeast terminals.At December 31, 2008 and 2007, we have accrued a liability due to Morgan Stanley Capital Group of approximately $2.2 million and $nil, respectively. Unrealized loss on derivative instrument. We manage a portion of our interest rate risk with an interest rate swap, which reduces our exposure tochanges in interest rates by converting variable interest rates to fixed interest rates. At December 31, 2008, we have an interest rate swap agreement with anotional amount of $125.0 million that expires May 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 2.26% and receivean interest payment based on the one-month LIBOR. The net difference to be paid or received under the interest rate swap agreement is settled monthly and isrecognized as an adjustment to interest expense. At December 31, 2008, the fair value of the interest rate swap was approximately $2.1 million.(10) LONG-TERM DEBT Senior Secured Credit Facility. On December 22, 2006, we entered into a $225 million amended and restated senior secured credit facility ("seniorsecured credit facility") with a consortium of lending institutions. Initially, the senior secured credit facility was composed of a $75 million term loan facilityand a $150 million revolving credit facility. During the year ended December 31, 2007, we repaid the $75 million term loan outstanding under the seniorsecured credit facility with a portion of the91Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(10) LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)proceeds from our May 2007 secondary offering of common units (see Note 11 of Notes to consolidated financial statements). On July 12, 2007, we amendedthe senior secured credit facility to increase the maximum amount of the revolving credit line from $150 million to $200 million. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, our outstanding borrowings under the senior secured credit facility were approximately $165.5 million and$132.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, our outstanding letters of credit were approximately $42,000 and $130,000, respectively. AtDecember 31, 2008, the senior secured credit facility provides for a maximum borrowing line of credit equal to the lesser of (i) $200 million and (ii) fourtimes Consolidated EBITDA (as defined: $230.8 million at December 31, 2008). In addition, at our request, the revolving loan commitment can be increasedup to an additional $100 million, in the aggregate, without the approval of the lenders, but subject to the approval of the administrative agent and the receiptof additional commitments from one or more lenders. We may elect to have loans under the senior secured credit facility bear interest either (i) at a rate ofLIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% depending on the total leverage ratio then in effect, or (ii) at a base rate (the greater of (a) the federal fundsrate plus 0.5% or (b) the prime rate) plus a margin ranging from 0.5% to 1.5% depending on the total leverage ratio then in effect. We also pay a commitmentfee ranging from 0.3% to 0.5% per annum, depending on the total leverage ratio then in effect, on the total amount of unused commitments. For the yearsended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under our senior secured credit facility was approximately 4.6% and7.3%, respectively. Our obligations under the senior secured credit facility are secured by a first priority security interest in favor of the lenders in our assets,including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, investment property, contract rights and real property. The terms of the senior securedcredit facility include covenants that restrict our ability to make cash distributions and acquisitions. The principal balance of loans and any accrued andunpaid interest will be due and payable in full on the maturity date, December 22, 2011. The credit facility also contains customary representations and warranties (including those relating to organization and authorization, compliance withlaws, absence of defaults, material agreements and litigation) and customary events of default (including those relating to monetary defaults, covenantdefaults, cross defaults and bankruptcy events). The primary financial covenants contained in the credit facility are (i) a total leverage ratio test (not to exceed4.5 times), (ii) a senior secured leverage ratio test (not to exceed 4.0 times), and (iii) a minimum interest coverage ratio test (not less than 2.75 times).92Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(11) PARTNERS' EQUITY The number of units outstanding is as follows: Commonunits Subordinatedunits Generalpartner units Allocation of predecessor equity in exchange for units 120,000 2,872,266 148,873 Initial public offering of common units 3,852,500 — — Private placement of subordinated units — 450,000 — Units outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005 3,972,500 3,322,266 148,873 Secondary public offering of common units 5,149,800 — — TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest — — 105,098 Units outstanding at December 31, 2007 9,122,300 3,322,266 253,971 Conversion of subordinated units to common units 830,567 (830,567) — Units outstanding at December 31, 2008 9,952,867 2,491,699 253,971 At December 31, 2008 and 2007, common units outstanding include approximately 5,860 and 1,680 common units, respectively, held byTransMontaigne Services Inc.'s long-term incentive plan. On May 23, 2007, we issued, pursuant to an underwritten public offering, 4.8 million common units representing limited partner interests at a publicoffering price of $36.80 per common unit. On June 20, 2007, the underwriters of our secondary offering exercised a portion of their over-allotment option topurchase an additional 349,800 common units representing limited partnership interests at a price of $36.80 per common unit. The net proceeds from theoffering were approximately $179.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses of approximately $9.6 million.Additionally, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., our general partner, made a cash contribution of approximately $3.9 million to us to maintain its 2% generalpartner interest. During the subordination period (as defined in the partnership agreement), common units are entitled to receive distributions from available cash of$0.40 per unit per quarter (which we refer to as the minimum quarterly distribution), or $1.60 per unit per year, plus any arrearages in the payment of theminimum quarterly distribution from prior quarters, before any such distributions are paid on our subordinated units. The subordination period will end whenwe have generated and distributed available cash in excess of the minimum quarterly distribution for each of the three consecutive, non-overlapping four-quarter periods immediately preceding the test date and there are not arrearages in payment of the minimum quarterly distribution on the common units. Withrespect to 25% of the outstanding subordinated units, the first test date is any quarter ending on or after June 30, 2008. On November 13, 2008,approximately 0.8 million subordinated units converted into an equal number of common units.(12) LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is our general partner and manages our operations and activities. TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. is an indirect wholly ownedsubsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Services Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigneServices Inc. employs the personnel who provide support to TransMontaigne Inc.'s operations, as well as our operations. TransMontaigne Services Inc.adopted a long-term incentive plan for its employees and consultants and non-employee directors of our general partner. The long-term93Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(12) LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (Continued)incentive plan currently permits the grant of awards covering an aggregate of 989,572 units, which amount will automatically increase on an annual basis by2% of the total outstanding common and subordinated units at the end of the preceding fiscal year. Currently there are 813,632 units available for futuregrant under the long-term incentive plan. Ownership in the awards is subject to forfeiture until the vesting date, but recipients have distribution and votingrights from the date of grant. Pursuant to the terms of the long-term incentive plan, all restricted phantom units and restricted common units vest upon achange in control of TransMontaigne Inc. The long-term incentive plan is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors of ourgeneral partner. On May 7, 2007, we announced a program for the repurchase of outstanding common units for purposes of making subsequent grants ofrestricted phantom units to non-officer directors of our general partner. TransMontaigne Services Inc., on behalf of the long-term incentive plan, anticipatesrepurchasing annually up to 10,000 common units for this purpose. TransMontaigne Services Inc., on behalf of the long-term incentive plan, has repurchasedapproximately 4,180 and 1,680 common units pursuant to the program during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. On March 17, 2008, we purchased a total of 6,000 restricted phantom units from Donald H. Anderson, D. Dale Shaffer and Rex L. Utsler in connectionwith their resignation as members of the board of directors of our general partner. The aggregate consideration paid to the former directors of approximately$163,000 is included in direct general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008. On July 18, 2008, TransMontaigne Services Inc. granted 2,000 restricted phantom units to an independent director of our general partner. On March 31,2008, TransMontaigne Services Inc. granted 6,000 restricted phantom units to the independent directors of our general partner. On March 31, 2007,TransMontaigne Services Inc. granted 10,000 restricted phantom units to the non-officer directors of our general partner. On March 31, 2006,TransMontaigne Services Inc. granted 58,000 restricted phantom units to its key employees and executive officers, and non-employee directors of ourgeneral partner. Over their respective four-year vesting periods, we will recognize deferred equity-based compensation of approximately $46,000,$0.2 million, $0.4 million and $1.7 million associated with the July 2008, March 2008, March 2007 and March 2006 grants, respectively. Pursuant to the terms of the long-term incentive plan, all restricted phantom units and restricted common units vest upon a change in control ofTransMontaigne Inc. As such, all grants of restricted phantom units and restricted common units made prior to September 1, 2006, became fully vested onSeptember 1, 2006 when Morgan Stanley Capital Group acquired TransMontaigne Inc. Amortization of deferred equity-based compensation, including theeffects of the acceleration of vesting of all restricted phantom units and restricted common units, of approximately $35,000, $66,000 and $3.9 million isincluded in direct general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.(13) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Contract Commitments. At December 31, 2008, we have contractual commitments of approximately $18.3 million for the supply of services, labor andmaterials related to capital projects that currently are under development.94Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(13) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued) Operating Leases. We lease property and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases that extend through August 2027. At December 31, 2008,future minimum lease payments under these non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):Years endingDecember 31: Propertyandequipment 2009 $1,323 2010 1,345 2011 1,267 2012 751 2013 689 Thereafter 6,227 $11,602 Rental expense under operating leases was approximately $1.5 million, $1.0 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and2006, respectively.(14) NET EARNINGS PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT The following table reconciles the computation of basic and diluted weighted average units (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Basic weighted average units 12,442 10,400 7,283 Dilutive effect of restricted phantom units — 1 3 Diluted weighted average units 12,442 10,401 7,286 For the year ended December 31, 2008, we included the dilutive effect of 2,000 restricted phantom units and 6,000 restricted phantom units grantedJuly 18, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively, in the computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit because the average quoted market price ofour common units for the period exceeded the related unamortized deferred compensation. For the year ended December 31, 2007, we included the dilutiveeffect of 10,000 restricted phantom units in the computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit because the average quoted market price of ourcommon units for the period exceeded the related unamortized deferred compensation. For the year ended December 31, 2006, we included the dilutive effectof 58,000 restricted phantom units, prior to their vesting on September 1, 2006, in the computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit because theaverage quoted market price of our common units for the period exceeded the related unamortized deferred compensation. We exclude potentially dilutive securities from our computation of diluted earnings per limited partner unit when their effect would be anti-dilutive. Forthe year ended December 31, 2008, we excluded the dilutive effect of 3,000 restricted phantom units granted March 31, 2007 in the computation of dilutedearnings per limited partner unit because the related unamortized deferred compensation exceeded the average quoted market price of our common units forthe period.95Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(15) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair valueand expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniquesused to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are: (1) Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identicalassets or liabilities; (2) Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directlyor indirectly; and (3) Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair values of the following financial instruments represent our best estimate of the amounts that would be received to sell those assets or that wouldbe paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at that date. Our fair value measurements maximize the use ofobservable inputs. However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date, the fair valuemeasurement reflects our judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best informationavailable in the circumstances. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2008and 2007. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Trade Receivables and Trade Accounts Payable. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short-termmaturity of these instruments. Derivative instruments. The fair value of our interest rate swap is determined using a pricing model based on the LIBOR swap rate and other observablemarket data. The fair value was determined after considering the potential impact of collateralization, adjusted to reflect nonperformance risk of bothWachovia Bank N.A., the counterparty, and us. Our fair value measurement of our interest rate swap utilizes Level 2 inputs. Debt. The carrying amount of the senior secured credit facility approximates fair value since borrowings under the senior secured credit facility bearinterest at current market interest rates.(16) BUSINESS SEGMENTS We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services to companies engaged in the trading, distribution and marketing ofrefined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Our chief operating decision maker is our general partner's chiefexecutive officer ("CEO"). Our general partner's CEO reviews the financial performance of our business segments using disaggregated financial informationabout "net margins" for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. "Net margins" is composed of revenue less directoperating costs and expenses. Accordingly, we present "net margins" for each of our business segments: (i) Gulf Coast terminals, (ii) Midwest terminals andpipeline system, (iii) Brownsville terminal, (iv) River terminals and (v) Southeast terminals.96Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(16) BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Continued) The financial performance of our business segments is as follows (in thousands): Year endedDecember 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2006 Gulf Coast Terminals: Terminaling services fees, net $39,750 $38,555 $32,309 Other 9,565 6,114 7,728 Revenue 49,315 44,669 40,037 Direct operating costs and expenses (21,774) (18,711) (19,123) Net margins 27,541 25,958 20,914 Midwest Terminals and Pipeline System: Terminaling services fees, net 3,466 2,976 3,027 Pipeline transportation fees 1,130 1,996 2,449 Other 880 825 1,307 Revenue 5,476 5,797 6,783 Direct operating costs and expenses (1,500) (2,519) (2,117) Net margins 3,976 3,278 4,666 Brownsville Terminal (since September 1, 2006): Terminaling services fees, net 13,103 11,799 3,318 Pipeline transportation fees 2,890 — — Other 4,700 3,873 930 Revenue 20,693 15,672 4,248 Direct operating costs and expenses (11,510) (9,039) (2,586) Net margins 9,183 6,633 1,662 River Terminals (since September 1, 2006): Terminaling services fees, net 18,868 18,942 5,536 Other 738 569 181 Revenue 19,606 19,511 5,717 Direct operating costs and expenses (7,858) (6,716) (2,365) Net margins 11,748 12,795 3,352 Southeast Terminals (since September 1, 2006): Terminaling services fees, net 36,126 37,634 11,415 Other 6,924 8,368 3,469 Revenue 43,050 46,002 14,884 Direct operating costs and expenses (19,208) (23,701) (6,317) Net margins 23,842 22,301 8,567 Total net margins 76,290 70,965 39,161 Direct general and administrative expenses (4,138) (2,991) (6,453) Allocated general and administrative expenses (10,030) (9,901) (5,431) Allocated insurance expense (2,835) (2,837) (1,525) Reimbursement of bonus awards (1,500) (1,125) — Depreciation and amortization (23,316) (21,432) (11,750) Gain on disposition of assets 2 — — Operating income 34,473 32,679 14,002 Other expense, net (8,875) (7,537) (4,129) Net earnings $25,598 $25,142 $9,873 97Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(16) BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Continued) Supplemental information about our business segments is summarized below (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2008 Gulf CoastTerminals MidwestTerminalsandPipelineSystem BrownsvilleTerminal RiverTerminals SoutheastTerminals Total Revenue: External customers $12,276 $1,863 $14,143 $18,955 $3,468 $50,705 Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup 32,899 3,602 1,694 388 39,582 78,165 TransMontaigne Inc. 4,140 11 4,856 263 — 9,270 Revenue $49,315 $5,476 $20,693 $19,606 $43,050 $138,140 Identifiable assets $135,925 $11,708 $74,701 $65,226 $181,615 $469,175 Capital expenditures $25,355 $2,370 $14,800 $1,591 $9,263 $53,379 Year ended December 31, 2007 Gulf CoastTerminals MidwestTerminalsandPipelineSystem BrownsvilleTerminal RiverTerminals SoutheastTerminals Total Revenue: External customers $13,024 $1,075 $11,190 $19,549 $9,873 $54,711 Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup 17,658 2,359 2,113 13 8,842 30,985 TransMontaigne Inc. 13,987 2,363 2,369 (51) 27,287 45,955 Revenue $44,669 $5,797 $15,672 $19,511 $46,002 $131,651 Identifiable assets $117,651 $10,103 $62,197 $66,960 $173,532 $430,443 Capital expenditures $7,108 $112 $5,517 $1,152 $14,101 $27,990 Year ended December 31, 2006 Gulf CoastTerminals MidwestTerminalsandPipelineSystem BrownsvilleTerminal RiverTerminals SoutheastTerminals Total Revenue: External customers $14,294 $1,099 $4,085 $5,791 $3,343 $28,612 Morgan Stanley CapitalGroup — — 163 — 2,167 2,330 TransMontaigne Inc. 25,743 5,684 — (74) 9,374 40,727 Revenue $40,037 $6,783 $4,248 $5,717 $14,884 $71,669 Identifiable assets $115,634 $11,102 $50,303 $65,089 $170,324 $412,452 Capital expenditures $4,699 $158 $3,427 $1,804 $1,171 $11,259 98Table of ContentsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)Years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006(17) FINANCIAL RESULTS BY QUARTER (UNAUDITED) Three months ended March 31,2008 June 30,2008 September 30,2008 December 31,2008 Year endedDecember 31,2008 (in thousands) Revenue $33,824 $35,092 $35,204 $34,020 $138,140 Net earnings $6,202 $7,625 $6,964 $4,807 $25,598 Three months ended March 31,2007 June 30,2007 September 30,2007 December 31,2007 Year endedDecember 31,2007 (in thousands) Revenue $32,700 $32,204 $31,921 $34,826 $131,651 Net earnings $5,812 $4,213 $7,915 $7,202 $25,142 99Table of Contents ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosures during the year ended December 31, 2008. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file orsubmit to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reportedwithin the time periods specified by the Commission's rules and forms, and that information is accumulated and communicated to the management of ourgeneral partner, including our general partner's principal executive and principal financial officer (whom we refer to as the Certifying Officers), as appropriateto allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The management of our general partner evaluated, with the participation of the Certifying Officers,the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2008, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon thatevaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. In addition, our CertifyingOfficers concluded that there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31,2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting The management of our general partner is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internalcontrol over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation offinancial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherentlimitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment andbreakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override.Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financialreporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the processsafeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. The management of our general partner has used the framework set forth in the report entitled "Internal Control—Integrated Framework" published bythe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financialreporting. Based on that evaluation, the management of our general partner has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as ofDecember 31, 2008. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 has been audited by KPMG LLP, anindependent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.March 9, 2009100 Table of ContentsReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmThe Board of Directors and MemberTransMontaigne GP L.L.C.: We have audited TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries' (Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based oncriteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).TransMontaigne GP L.L.C.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of theeffectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying management's report on internal control over financial reportingappearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards requirethat we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in allmaterial respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weaknessexists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performingsuch other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financialreporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internalcontrol over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately andfairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary topermit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the companyare being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regardingprevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financialstatements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluationof effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree ofcompliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, TransMontaigne Partners L.P. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the TreadwayCommission (COSO). We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balancesheets of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners'equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, and our report dated March 9,2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. /s/ KPMG LLPDenver, ColoradoMarch 9, 2009101Table of Contents ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION No information was required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K, but not so reported, for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Part III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF OUR GENERAL PARTNER AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT OF TRANSMONTAIGNE PARTNERS TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., is our general partner and manages our operations and activities on our behalf. TransMontaigne Services Inc. is an indirectwholly owned subsidiary of TransMontaigne Inc. and TransMontaigne Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, controls our general partner.TransMontaigne Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Capital Group. TransMontaigne Partners has no officers or employees and all of ourmanagement and operational activities are provided by officers and employees of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Our general partner is not elected by ourunitholders and is not subject to re-election on a regular basis in the future. Unitholders are not entitled to elect directors to the board of directors of ourgeneral partner or directly or indirectly participate in our management or operation.Board of Directors and Officers The board of directors of our general partner oversees our operations. As of the date of this report, there are seven members of the board of directors of ourgeneral partner, four of whom, Messrs. Dunlap, Ligon, Masters and Peters, are independent as defined under the independence standards established by theNew York Stock Exchange. The New York Stock Exchange does not require a listed limited partnership, like TransMontaigne Partners, to have a majority ofindependent directors on the board of directors of its general partner or to establish a compensation committee or a nominating or governance committee. As discussed below under "—Subsequent Board Events," effective March 31, 2009, Javed Ahmed will resign as a director of the board of directors of ourgeneral partner and will be replaced by Randall P. O'Connor. The officers of our general partner manage the day-to-day affairs of our business. All of the officers listed below split their time between managing ourbusiness and affairs and the business and affairs of TransMontaigne Inc. The officers of our general partner may face a conflict regarding the allocation oftheir time between our business and the other business interests of TransMontaigne Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. intends to seek to cause the officers to devote asmuch time to the management of our operations as is necessary for the proper conduct of our business and affairs.102Table of ContentsDIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following table shows information for the directors and reporting officers of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C. under Section 16 of the Securities ExchangeAct of 1934:Name Age PositionStephen R. Munger 51 Chairman of the BoardRandall J. Larson 51 Chief Executive OfficerGregory J. Pound 56 President and Chief Operating OfficerFrederick W. Boutin 53 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer andTreasurerErik B. Carlson 61 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and SecretaryDeborah A. Davis 35 Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting OfficerJaved Ahmed 39 DirectorCharles L. Dunlap 65 DirectorDuke R. Ligon 67 DirectorJerry R. Masters 50 Director, Chairman of Audit and Compensation CommitteesDavid A. Peters 50 Director, Chairman of Conflicts CommitteeGoran Trapp 46 Director Stephen R. Munger was appointed to serve as the Chairman of the board of directors of our general partner, effective March 17, 2008. Mr. Munger hasserved as the Co-Chairman of the Mergers & Acquisitions Department of Morgan Stanley since 2003, having served as the operating Co-Head from 1999through 2003. Mr. Munger has also served as Chairman of the Morgan Stanley Global Energy Group since 2004. Mr. Munger was named a ManagingDirector of Morgan Stanley in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 1988, having previously worked in the Mergers & Acquisition Department of MerrillLynch. Mr. Munger is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Wharton School of Business. Randall J. Larson has served as the Chief Executive Officer of our general partner since September 2006 and served as the Chief Financial Officer andChief Accounting Officer of our general partner from February 2005 to December 2007. From February 2005 to September 2006, Mr. Larson served as theExecutive Vice President of our general partner and served as a director of our general partner from February 2005 to October 2006. Mr. Larson has served asthe President and Chief Executive officer of TransMontaigne Inc. since September 2006, and as its Chief Financial Officer from January 2003 throughDecember 2007, as its Chief Accounting Officer from May 2002 through December 2007 and as its Executive Vice President of TransMontaigne Inc. fromMay 2002 to September 2006 and as its Controller from May 2002 until January 2003. Since December 2006, Mr. Larson has also served as a director of OlcoPetroleum Group Inc., a wholly owned Canadian petroleum marketing and terminaling company held by TransMontaigne Inc. Gregory J. Pound has served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of our general partner since January 2008 and served as its Executive VicePresident from May 2007 to December 2007. Mr. Pound has served as the Executive Vice President—Asset Operations of TransMontaigne Inc. since February2002. Mr. Pound has also served as a director of Olco Petroleum Group Inc. since December 2006. Frederick W. Boutin has served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of our general partner since January 2008 and as itsTreasurer since February 2005. Mr. Boutin served as the Senior Vice President of our general partner from February 2005 to December 2007. Mr. Boutin hasserved as the Executive Vice President of TransMontaigne Inc. since February 2008, as its Treasurer since June 2003 and served as its Senior Vice Presidentfrom September 1996 to January 2008. From 1985 to 1995, Mr. Boutin served as a Vice President of Associated Natural Gas, Inc. and its successor, DukeEnergy Field Services.103Table of Contents Erik B. Carlson has served as an Executive Vice President of our general partner since January 2008 and as its General Counsel and Secretary sinceFebruary 2005. Mr. Carlson served as the Senior Vice President of our general partner from February 2005 to December 2007. Mr. Carlson has been theExecutive Vice President of TransMontaigne Inc. since February 2008, as its General Counsel and Secretary since January 1998 and served as its Senior VicePresident from January 1998 to January 2008. From February 1983 until January 1998, Mr. Carlson served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel andCorporate Secretary of Associated Natural Gas Corporation and its successor, Duke Energy Field Services. Deborah A. Davis has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of our general partner since January 2008. Ms. Davis has served asSenior Vice President—Administration of TransMontaigne Inc. since February 2008 and served as Vice President, Corporate Controller ofTransMontaigne Inc. from November 2005 to January 2008. From July 2002 through October 2005, Ms. Davis held various accounting positions withTransMontaigne Inc., most recently as Executive Director, External Reporting. From September 1996 through June 2002, Ms. Davis held various positions inthe audit department of KPMG LLP, departing as an Audit Manager. Javed Ahmed was elected as a director of our general partner in October 2006. Mr. Ahmed's election was in conjunction with Morgan Stanley'sacquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. Mr. Ahmed is a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and works in the firm's Commodities Group. He has been withMorgan Stanley since 1997. In addition, to being a director of our general partner, Mr. Ahmed currently serves as a director of TransMontaigne Inc. andHeidmar Group Inc. Mr. Ahmed holds a BA from Yale University and Juris Doctor degree and MBA from Harvard University. On February 26, 2009,Mr. Ahmed notified us of his intention to resign from the boards of directors of our general partner and TransMontaigne Inc., each to be effective March 31,2009. Charles L. Dunlap was elected as a director of our general partner effective as of July 8, 2008, and serves as a member of the conflicts committee of theboard of directors of our general partner. Mr. Dunlap served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Pasadena Refining System, Inc. based in Houston,Texas from January 2005 to December 2008. Mr. Dunlap has also served as a director of Opti Canada, Inc. since June 2006, which is a public energy companybased in Calgary, Canada. In addition, from May 2000 to February 2004, Mr. Dunlap served as one of the founding partners of Strategic Advisors, LLC, amanagement consulting firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to that time, Mr. Dunlap served in various senior management and executive positions atvarious oil and gas companies. Mr. Dunlap is a graduate of Rockhurst College and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Saint Louis University Law School. Duke R. Ligon was elected as a director of our general partner effective as of March 17, 2008, and serves as a member of the audit, compensation andconflicts committees of the board of directors of our general partner. Since February 2007, Mr. Ligon has served in the capacity of Strategic Advisor to Love'sTravel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., based in Oklahoma City, and has acted as Executive Director of the Love's Entrepreneurship Center at Oklahoma CityUniversity. From January 1997 to February 2007, Mr. Ligon served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Devon Energy Corporation, based inOklahoma City, and was a member of the Executive Management Committee. From 1995 to February 1997, Mr. Ligon was a partner in the law firm of Mayer,Brown & Platt, based in New York City. Mr. Ligon holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law and has been admitted to the Barsof the District of Columbia, Oklahoma and New York. Mr. Ligon has served as a director of Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. since August 2007 and as a director ofSemGroup Energy Partners G.P., L.L.C., the general partner of SemGroup Energy Partners, L.P., since October 1, 2008. Jerry R. Masters was elected as a director of our general partner on May 24, 2005, and serves as a member of the conflicts committee, and as chair of theaudit and compensation committees, of the104Table of Contentsboard of directors of our general partner. Mr. Masters is a private investor and was a part-time consultant to Microsoft Corporation from April 2000 to August2002. From February 1991 to April 2000, Mr. Masters held various executive positions within the financial organization at Microsoft Corporation. In his lastposition as Senior Director, Mr. Masters was responsible for external financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial modeling of mergers andacquisitions. David A. Peters was elected as a director of our general partner on May 24, 2005, and serves as a member of the audit and compensation committees andas the chair of the conflicts committee of the board of directors of our general partner. Since 1999 Mr. Peters has been a business consultant with a primaryclient focus in the energy sector; in addition, Mr. Peters also served as a member of the board of directors of QDOBA Restaurant Corporation from 1998 to2003. From 1997 to 1999 Mr. Peters was a managing director of a private investment fund, and from 1995 to 1997 he served as an executive vice president atDukeEnergy/PanEnergy Field Services responsible for natural gas gathering, processing and storage operations. Prior to joining DukeEnergy/PanEnergyField Services, Mr. Peters held various positions with Associated Natural Gas Corporation, and from 1980 to 1984 he worked in the audit department of PeatMarwick Mitchell & Co. Mr. Peters holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. Goran Trapp was elected as a director of our general partner on October 22, 2008. Mr. Trapp is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and has served asthe Head of Global Oil Liquids in Commodities at Morgan Stanley since July 2008 and the Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Commodities sinceJanuary 2008. Mr. Trapp joined Morgan Stanley in 1990 and became a Managing Director in 1999. Earlier in his career at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Trapp servedas the Head of the Europe and Asia Oil Liquids Group and the Global Chief Operating Officer of the Oil Liquids Group. He has also served as a Member of theFirm's Europe, Middle East and Asia Management Committee since November 2007. Mr. Trapp holds a Master of Science degree from the Stockholm Schoolof Economics.Subsequent Board Events At the February 26, 2009 meeting of the board of directors of our general partner, Javed Ahmed notified the board of directors of his intention to resignfrom the boards of directors of our general partner and TransMontaigne Inc., each to be effective March 31, 2009. The resignations follow Mr. Ahmed'sdecision on February 9, 2009 to resign as a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley effective May 10, 2009. In connection with his resignation, Mr. Ahmed didnot indicate that there were any disagreements between him and us or members of the board of directors of our general partner regarding our operations,policies or procedures. To fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Ahmed's resignation, we announced the appointment of Randall P. O'Connor to serve as an affiliated member ofthe board of directors of our general partner, effective March 31, 2009. Mr. O'Connor's biography is set forth below: On February 26, 2009, Randall P. O'Connor, age 50, was elected as a director of our general partner, effective March 31, 2009. Mr. O'Connor is aManaging Director at Morgan Stanley, working in the firm's Commodities Group and currently serves as head of the Strategic Transactions Group. He hasbeen with Morgan Stanley since 2002. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. O'Connor held numerous positions of responsibility at various energycompanies, including Chevron Corporation, Transworld Oil, Clark Oil & Refining and TransCanada Energy. In addition to being a director of our generalpartner, Mr. O'Connor is a director of TransMontaigne Inc. and Olco Petroleum Group Inc. Mr. O'Connor holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from theUniversity of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley. Based upon the appointment of Mr. O'Connor, the board of directors of our general partner will be comprised of seven directors, three of which areaffiliated directors and four of which are105Table of Contentsindependent directors. Set forth below is a list of the directors and the committees of the board of directors of our general partner upon which such directorsare expected to serve, effective March 31, 2009:Name TitleStephen R. Munger Affiliated Director and Chairman of the BoardRandall P. O'Connor Affiliated DirectorGoran Trapp Affiliated DirectorCharles Dunlap Independent Director and a member of the Conflicts CommitteeDuke R. Ligon Independent Director and a member of the Audit Committee, Conflicts Committee and the Compensation CommitteeJerry R. Masters Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member ofthe Conflicts CommitteeDavid A. Peters Independent Director, Chairman of the Conflicts Committee and a member of the Audit CommitteeCompliance With Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the executive officers and directors of our general partner, and persons who own more thanten percent of a registered class of our equity securities (collectively, "Reporting Persons") to file with the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange initialreports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common units and our other equity securities. Specific due dates for those reports have beenestablished, and we are required to report herein any failure to file reports by those due dates. Reporting Persons are also required by SEC regulations tofurnish TransMontaigne Partners with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and written representations that no other reports were requiredduring the year ended December 31, 2008, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to such Reporting Persons were complied with, except thatGregory J. Pound and Deborah A. Davis each filed one Form 4 one day late. The Forms 4 filed late reported the grant of phantom common units to each ofMr. Pound and Ms. Davis under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan.Audit Committee The board of directors of our general partner has a standing audit committee. The audit committee currently has three members, Jerry R. Masters, DavidA. Peters and Duke R. Ligon, each of whom is able to understand fundamental financial statements and at least one of whom has past experience inaccounting or related financial management. The board has determined that each member of the audit committee is independent under Section 303A.02 ofthe New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In making the independencedetermination, the board considered the requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and the Corporate Governance Guidelines of our general partner.Among other factors, the board considered current or previous employment with the partnership, its auditors or their affiliates by the director or his immediatefamily members, ownership of our voting securities, and other material relationships with the partnership. The audit committee has adopted a charter, whichhas been ratified and approved by the board of directors. With respect to material relationships, the following relationships are not considered to be material for purposes of assessing independence: service as anofficer, director, employee or trustee of, or106Table of Contentsgreater than five percent beneficial ownership in (a) a supplier to the partnership if the annual sales to the partnership are less than one percent of the sales ofthe supplier; (b) a lender to the partnership if the total amount of the partnership's indebtedness is less than one percent of the total consolidated assets of thelender; or (c) a charitable organization if the total amount of the partnership's annual charitable contributions to the organization are less than three percent ofthat organization's annual charitable receipts. Based upon his education and employment experience as more fully detailed in Mr. Masters' biography set forth above, Mr. Masters has been designatedby the board as the audit committee's financial expert meeting the requirements promulgated by the SEC and set forth in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-Kof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Conflicts Committee Messrs. Dunlap, Ligon, Masters and Peters currently serve on the conflicts committee of the board of directors of our general partner. The conflictscommittee reviews specific matters that the board believes may involve conflicts of interest. The conflicts committee determines if the resolution of theconflict of interest is fair and reasonable to us. The members of the conflicts committee may not be officers or employees of our general partner or directors,officers, or employees of its affiliates, and must meet the independence standards established by the New York Stock Exchange and the Securities ExchangeAct of 1934 to serve on an audit committee of a board of directors, and certain other requirements. Any matter approved by the conflicts committee will beconclusively deemed to be fair and reasonable to us, to be approved by all of our partners, and not deemed a breach by our general partner of any duties itmay owe us or our unitholders.Compensation Committee Although not required by New York Stock Exchange listing requirements, the board of directors of our general partner has a standing compensationcommittee, which (1) administers the TransMontaigne Services Inc. long-term incentive plan, pursuant to which independent directors of our general partnerare granted equity-based awards, and (2) which reviews the allocation of grants to certain employees of TransMontaigne Services Inc. under theTransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan. The compensation committee has adopted a charter, which the board of directors has ratified andapproved. Messrs. Ligon, Masters and Peters currently serve on the compensation committee.Compensation Committee Report The compensation committee has reviewed and discussed with our management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis under "Item 11. ExecutiveCompensation" of this annual report. Based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the board of directors of ourgeneral partner that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this annual report. COMPENSATIONCOMMITTEEJerry R. Masters, ChairDuke R. LigonDavid A. PetersCorporate Governance Guidelines; Code of Business Conduct and Ethics The board of directors of our general partner has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that outline the important policies and practices regardingour governance. The audit committee has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which the board of directors of our general partner has ratified and approved.The Code of Business Conduct applies to all107Table of Contentsemployees of TransMontaigne Services Inc. acting on behalf of our general partner and to the officers and directors of our general partner. The auditcommittee has also adopted, and the board of directors of our general partner has ratified and approved, a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers of ourgeneral partner. The Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers applies to the senior financial officers of our general partner, including the chief executiveofficer, the chief financial officer and the chief accounting officer or persons performing similar functions. The Code of Business Conduct and Code of Ethicsfor Senior Financial Officers each require prompt disclosure of any waiver of the code for executive officers or directors made by the general partner's board ofdirectors or any committee thereof as required by law or the New York Stock Exchange. Copies of our Code of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Audit Committee Charter, andCompensation Committee Charter, are available on our website at www.transmontaignepartners.com. Copies of these items are also available free of chargein print to any unitholder who sends a request to the office of Secretary, TransMontaigne Partners L.P., at 1670 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado80202.Communications by Unitholders Pursuant to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the board of directors of our general partner meets in executive sessions, attended only byindependent directors, at the conclusion of each regularly-scheduled board meeting. The board has chosen Mr. Peters to preside as chairman of theseexecutive session meetings. Unitholders and other interested parties may communicate with (1) Mr. Peters, in his capacity as chairman of the executive session meetings of the boardof directors of our general partner, (2) the independent members of the board of directors of our general partner as a group, or (3) any and all members of theboard of directors of our general partner by transmitting correspondence by mail or facsimile addressed to one or more directors by name or to theindependent directors (or to the chairman of the board or any standing committee of the board) at the following address and fax number:Name of the Director(s)c/o SecretaryTransMontaigne Partners L.P.1670 Broadway, Suite 3100Denver, Colorado 80202(303) 626-8228 The secretary of our general partner will collect and organize all such communications in accordance with procedures approved by the board. Thesecretary will forward all communications to the chairman of the board or to the identified director(s) as soon as practicable. However, we may handledifferently communications that are abusive, offensive or that present safety or security concerns. If we receive multiple communications on a similar topic,our secretary may, in his or her discretion, forward only representative correspondence. The chairman of the board will determine whether any communication addressed to the entire board should be properly addressed by the entire board ora committee thereof if a communication is sent to the board or a committee, the chairman of the board or the chairman of that committee, as the case may be,will determine whether the communication warrants a response. If a response to the communication is warranted, the content and method of the response willbe coordinated with our general partner's internal or external counsel.108Table of ContentsNew York Stock Exchange Certification On April 7, 2008, we provided the New York Stock Exchange with the Annual CEO Certification in accordance with Section 303A.12(a) of the NewYork Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual. The purpose of the Annual CEO Certification is to evidence our compliance with the New York StockExchange's corporate governance listing standards. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONCompensation Discussion and Analysis We do not directly employ any of the persons responsible for managing our business. We are managed by our general partner, TransMontaigne GP L.L.C.The executive officers of our general partner are employees of and paid by TransMontaigne Services Inc. We do not incur any direct compensation charge forthe executive officers of our general partner. Instead, under the omnibus agreement we pay TransMontaigne Inc. a yearly administrative fee that is intended tocompensate TransMontaigne Inc. for providing certain corporate staff and support services to us, including services provided to us by the executive officersof our general partner. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we paid TransMontaigne Inc. an administrative fee of approximately $10.0 million. Theadministrative fee is a lump-sum payment and does not reflect specific amounts attributable to the compensation of the executive officers of our generalpartner while acting on our behalf. In addition, we agreed to reimburse TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates at least $1.5 million for grants to key employeesof TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan, provided that (i) no less than $1.5 million of theaggregate amount of such awards granted to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates will be allocated to an investment fund indexed to theperformance of our common units, and (ii) the proposed allocations of such awards among these key employees are approved by the compensation committeeof our general partner to assure that an adequate portion of such awards are deemed invested in an investment fund indexed to the performance of ourcommon units. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we reimbursed TransMontaigne Services Inc. approximately $1.5 million for bonus awards granted toits key employees under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan. Neither the board of directors nor the compensation committee of our general partner plays any role in setting the compensation of the executive officersof our general partner, all of which is determined by TransMontaigne Inc. The compensation committee of our general partner, however, determines theamount, timing and terms of all equity awards granted to our non-employee directors under TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s long-term incentive plan. To theextent that awards of phantom units granted under TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s long-term incentive plan are replaced with common units purchased byTransMontaigne Services Inc. on the open market, we will reimburse TransMontaigne Services Inc. for the purchase price of such units. The primary elements of TransMontaigne Inc.'s compensation program are a combination of annual cash and long-term equity-based compensation.During 2008, elements of compensation for our executive officers consisted of the following:•Annual base salary; •Discretionary annual cash awards; •Long-term equity-based compensation; and •Other compensation, including very limited perquisites.109Table of Contents We do not provide any perquisites to the executive officers of our general partner. TransMontaigne Services Inc. expects to continue its policy ofcovering very limited perquisites allocable to its executive officers. TransMontaigne Services Inc. makes matching contributions under its 401(k) plan for thebenefit of its executive officers in the same manner as for its other employees. The elements of TransMontaigne Inc.'s compensation program, along with TransMontaigne Inc.'s other rewards (for example, benefits, work environment,career development), are intended to provide a total rewards package designed to drive performance and reward contributions in support of the businessstrategies of TransMontaigne Inc. During 2008, TransMontaigne Inc. did not use any elements of compensation based on specific performance-based criteriaand did not have any other specific performance-based objectives. We believe that TransMontaigne Inc.'s compensation policies allow it to attract, motivate and retain high quality, talented individuals with the skills andcompetencies we require. In addition, the TransMontaigne Services Inc.'s savings and retention plan is intended to align the long-term interests of theexecutive officers of our general partner with those of our unitholders to the extent a portion of the bonus awards is deemed invested in our common units.Employment and Other Agreements We have not entered into any employment agreements with any officers of our general partner.COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Employees of our general partner or its affiliates (including employees of Morgan Stanley and its affiliates) who also serve as directors of our generalpartner will not receive additional compensation. Independent directors will receive a $30,000 annual cash retainer and an annual grant of 2,000 restrictedphantom units, which will vest in 25% increments on March 31 and each of the succeeding three anniversaries (with vesting to be accelerated upon a changeof control). Upon vesting, the restricted phantom units will be replaced with our common units on a one-for-one basis, as the common units are acquired inthe open market by the plan, or paid out in cash based upon the closing market price of the common units on the date of vesting, at the option of the planadministrator. Dividends are paid on restricted phantom units at the same rate as on our unrestricted common units. In addition, each director will bereimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses in connection with attending meetings of the board of directors or committees. Each director will be fully indemnifiedby us for actions associated with being a director to the extent permitted under Delaware law. The following table provides information concerning the compensation of our general partner's directors for 2008.110Table of ContentsDirector Compensation Table for 2008Name(a) Fees earned orpaid in cash($)(b) Stock awards($)(c) All othercompensation($)(g) Total ($)(h) Stephen R. Munger(1) — — — — Javed Ahmed(1) — — — — Goran Trapp(1) — — — — Charles L. Dunlap $15,000 $46,100(2) — $61,100 Duke R. Ligon $22,500 $56,720(3) — $79,220 Jerry R. Masters $30,000 $56,720(3) — $86,720 David A. Peters $30,000 $56,720(3) — $86,720 (1)Because Messers. Munger, Ahmed and Trapp are employees of an affiliate of our general partner, none of them receives additional compensation forservice as a director of our general partner. (2)This dollar amount reflects the aggregate grant date value of the restricted phantom units, computed in accordance with FAS 123(R). The grant datevalue is equal to $23.05, the closing price of our unrestricted common units on July 18, 2008. The restricted phantom units vest in 25% increments onMarch 31 and each of the succeeding three anniversaries (with vesting to be accelerated upon a change of control). (3)This dollar amount reflects the aggregate grant date value of the restricted phantom units, computed in accordance with FAS 123(R). The grant datevalue is equal to $28.36, the closing price of our unrestricted common units on March 31, 2008. The restricted phantom units vest in 25% incrementson March 31 and each of the succeeding three anniversaries (with vesting to be accelerated upon a change of control).COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION The compensation committee of our general partner primarily administers our long-term incentive plan, including the selection of the individuals to begranted awards from among those eligible to participate. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the compensation committee of our general partnerawarded 8,000 restricted phantom units to certain directors of our general partner. In addition, the compensation committee considers the proposedallocations of awards among the key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the savings and retention plan to assure that an adequateportion of such awards are deemed invested in an investment fund indexed to the performance of our common units. There are no compensation committeeinterlocks.SAVINGS AND RETENTION PLAN The board of directors of TransMontaigne Inc. adopted the savings and retention plan of TransMontaigne Services Inc. effective January 1, 2007, whichwas amended and restated effective January 1, 2008, March 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. The plan is administered by the board of directors ofTransMontaigne Inc. or such other persons appointed by the board. The purpose of the plan is to provide for the reward and retention of certain keyemployees of TransMontaigne Services Inc. by providing them with bonus awards that vest over future service periods. Awards under the plan generallybecome vested as to 50% of a participant's annual award as of the January 1 that falls closest to the second anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining50% as of the January 1 that falls closest to the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to earlier vesting upon a participant's retirement, death ordisability, involuntary termination without cause, or termination of a participant's employment following a change of control of Morgan Stanley orTransMontaigne Inc., or their affiliates, as specified in the plan. Generally, only senior level management of TransMontaigne111Table of ContentsServices Inc. will receive awards under the plan. Although no assets are segregated or otherwise set aside with respect to a participant's account, the amountultimately payable to a participant shall be the amount credited to such participant's account as if such account had been invested in some or all of theinvestment funds selected by the plan administrator. The plan administrator determines both the amount and investment funds in which the bonus award will be deemed invested for each participant. For theyear ended December 31, 2008, the four investment funds that the plan administrator could select were (1) a fixed interest fund, under which interest accruesat a rate to be determined annually by the plan administrator; (2) a fund under which a participant's account is deemed invested in the Dodge & Cox IncomeFund, which invests primarily in bonds and other fixed income securities; (3) an equity index fund under which a participant's account is deemed invested inthe SPDR Trust Series 1, which has an investment goal of tracking the performance of the Standard & Poors 500 Index, or such other equity index as the planadministrator may from time to time select; and (4) a fund under which a participant's account is deemed invested in our common units, with all distributionsautomatically reinvested in common units. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we reimbursed TransMontaigne Services Inc. approximately $1.5 millionfor bonus awards under the plan.LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Upon the consummation of our initial public offering in May 2005, TransMontaigne Services Inc. adopted a long-term incentive plan for employees andconsultants of TransMontaigne Services Inc. who provide services on our behalf, and our non-employee directors. Following the acquisition ofTransMontaigne Inc. by Morgan Stanley Capital Group and the establishment of the savings and retention plan of TransMontaigne Services Inc., we do notcurrently anticipate that awards will be made under the long-term incentive plan to officers or employees of TransMontaigne Services Inc., although weanticipate that annual grants to the non-employee directors of our general partner will continue to be made under the long-term incentive plan. During theyear ended December 31, 2008, the compensation committee of the board of directors of our general partner awarded 8,000 restricted phantom units to non-employee directors of our general partner under the plan. During the year ended December 31, 2008, no awards were made under the plan to officers ofTransMontaigne Services Inc. The summary of the proposed long-term incentive plan contained below does not purport to be complete, but outlines its material provisions. The long-term incentive plan consists of four components: restricted units, restricted phantom units, unit options and unit appreciation rights. As of February 27, 2009,the long-term incentive plan permits the grant of awards covering an aggregate of 989,572 units, which amount will automatically increase on an annualbasis by 2% of the total outstanding common and subordinated units at the end of the preceding fiscal year. As of February 27, 2009, there were 813,632units available for future grant under the long-term incentive plan. The plan is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors of ourgeneral partner. The board of directors of our general partner, in its discretion may terminate, suspend or discontinue the long-term incentive plan at any time withrespect to any award that has not yet been granted. The board of directors also has the right to alter or amend the long-term incentive plan or any part of theplan from time to time, including increasing the number of units that may be granted subject to unitholder approval as required by the exchange upon whichthe common units are listed at that time. However, no change in any outstanding grant may be made that would materially impair the rights of the participantwithout the consent of the participant, unless the change is necessary to comply with certain tax requirements.112Table of Contents Restricted Units and Restricted Phantom Units. A restricted unit is a common unit subject to forfeiture prior to the vesting of the award. A restrictedphantom unit is a notional unit that entitles the grantee to receive a common unit upon the vesting of the phantom unit or, in the discretion of thecompensation committee, cash equivalent to the value of a common unit. The compensation committee may determine to make grants under the plan ofrestricted units and restricted phantom units to employees, consultants and non-employee directors containing such terms as the compensation committeeshall determine. The compensation committee will determine the period over which restricted units and restricted phantom units granted to employees,consultants and non-employee directors will vest. The compensation committee may base its determination upon the achievement of specified financialobjectives. In addition, the restricted units and restricted phantom units will vest upon a change of control of us, our general partner or TransMontaigne Inc. If a grantee's employment, service relationship or membership on the board of directors terminates for any reason, the grantee's restricted units andrestricted phantom units will be automatically forfeited unless, and to the extent, the compensation committee provides otherwise. Common units to bedelivered in connection with the grant of restricted units or upon the vesting of restricted phantom units may be common units acquired by our generalpartner on the open market, common units already owned by our general partner, common units acquired by our general partner directly from us or any otherperson or any combination of the foregoing. TransMontaigne Services Inc. will be entitled to reimbursement by us for the cost incurred in acquiring commonunits. Thus, the cost of the restricted units and delivery of common units upon the vesting of restricted phantom units will be borne by us. If we issue newcommon units in connection with the grant of restricted units or upon vesting of the restricted phantom units, the total number of common units outstandingwill increase. The compensation committee, in its discretion, may grant tandem distribution rights with respect to restricted units and tandem distributionequivalent rights with respect to restricted phantom units. We intend the issuance of restricted units and common units upon the vesting of the restricted phantom units under the plan to serve as a means ofincentive compensation for performance and not primarily as an opportunity to participate in the equity appreciation of the common units. Therefore, at thistime it is not contemplated that plan participants will pay any consideration for restricted units or common units they receive, and at this time we do notcontemplate that we will receive any remuneration for the restricted units and common units. Unit Options and Unit Appreciation Rights. The long-term incentive plan permits the grant of options covering common units and the grant of unitappreciation rights. A unit appreciation right is an award that, upon exercise, entitles the participant to receive the excess of the fair market value of a unit onthe exercise date over the exercise price established for the unit appreciation right. Such excess may be paid in common units, cash, or a combination thereof,as determined by the compensation committee in its discretion. The long-term incentive plan permits grants of unit options and unit appreciation rights toemployees, consultants and non-employee directors containing such terms as the compensation committee shall determine. Unit options and unitappreciation rights may have an exercise price that is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the common units on the date of grant. In general, unitoptions and unit appreciation rights granted will become exercisable over a period determined by the compensation committee. In addition, the unit optionsand unit appreciation rights will become exercisable upon a change in control of us, our general partner or TransMontaigne Inc., unless provided otherwiseby the compensation committee. Upon exercise of a unit option (or a unit appreciation right settled in common units), our general partner will acquire common units on the open marketor directly from us or any other person or use common units already owned by our general partner, or any combination of the foregoing. Our general partnerwill be entitled to reimbursement by us for the difference between the cost incurred by our general partner in acquiring these common units and the proceedsreceived from a participant at the time of exercise. Thus, the cost of the unit options (or a unit appreciation right settled in common113Table of Contentsunits) will be borne by us. If we issue new common units upon exercise of the unit options (or a unit appreciation right settled in common units), the totalnumber of common units outstanding will increase, and our general partner will pay us the proceeds it receives from an optionee upon exercise of a unitoption. The availability of unit options and unit appreciation rights is intended to furnish additional compensation to employees, consultants and non-employee directors and to align their economic interests with those of common unitholders. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED UNITHOLDER MATTERS The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of units as of February 27, 2009 by each director and directornominee of our general partner, and by each individual serving as an executive officer of our general partner as of February 27, 2009, by each person knownby us to own more than 5% of the outstanding units, and by all directors, director nominees and those serving as executive officers as of February 27, 2009 asa group. The information set forth below is based solely upon information furnished by such individuals or contained in filings made by such beneficialowners with the SEC. The calculation of the percentage of beneficial ownership is based on an aggregate of 12,444,566 limited partnership units outstanding as ofFebruary 27, 2009, consisting of 9,952,867 common units and 2,491,699 subordinated units. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rulesof the SEC and includes voting and investment power with respect to the units. To our knowledge, except under applicable community property laws or asotherwise indicated, the persons named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all units beneficially owned. Units underlyingoutstanding warrants or options that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of February 27, 2009 are deemed outstanding for the purpose ofcomputing the percentage of beneficial ownership of the person holding those options or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for computing thepercentage of beneficial ownership of any other person. The address for each named114Table of Contentsexecutive officer, director and director nominee is care of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., 1670 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado, 80202.Name of beneficial owner Common unitsbeneficiallyowned Percentageofcommonunitsbeneficiallyowned Subordinatedunitsbeneficiallyowned Percentage ofsubordinatedunitsbeneficiallyowned Percentageoftotal unitsbeneficiallyowned(1) TransMontaigne Inc.(2) 672,902 6.8% 2,154,199 86.5% 22.7%Morgan Stanley Strategic Investments, Inc.(3) 112,500 1.1% 337,500 13.5% 3.6%Swank Capital, LLC(4) 2,324,133 23.4% — * 18.7%Eagle Global Advisors LLC(5) 623,794 6.3% — * 5.0%Named Executive Officers Frederick W. Boutin(6) 30,200 * — * * Erik B. Carlson 31,000 * — * * Deborah A. Davis(6) 3,544 * — * * Randall J. Larson 75,980 * — * * Gregory J. Pound(6) 10,395 * — * * Directors Javed Ahmed — * — * * Charles Dunlap(7) 2,500 * — * * Duke Ligon(7) 500 * — * * Jerry R. Masters(8) 19,500 * — * * Stephen R. Munger — * — * * David A. Peters(8) 17,100 * — * * Goran Trapp — * — * * Director Nominee Randall P. O'Connor(9) — * — * * All directors, director nominees and executive officers as a group (13 persons) 190,719 1.9% — * 1.5%*Less than 1%. (1)The subordinated units included in this column may not be convertible into common units within 60 days of February 27, 2009, but are included toreflect the total percentage beneficial interest held by each unitholder in all of our outstanding limited partnership units. Whether a portion of thesubordinated units will become convertible depends on factors not know at this time, as further explained under Item 5—Distributions of AvailableCash—Distributions of Available Cash After the Subordination Period—Early Conversion of Subordinated Units. (2)The subordinated units beneficially owned by TransMontaigne Inc. are held by TransMontaigne Holdings Inc. TransMontaigne Inc. is the indirectparent company of TransMontaigne Holdings Inc. and may, therefore, be deemed to beneficially own the units held by each of them. Excludes the 2%general partnership interest and related incentive distribution rights held by our general partner, which are not considered "units" for purposes of ourlimited partnership agreement. The general partner, accordingly, is not considered a "unitholder." The address of TransMontaigne Inc. is 1670Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, Colorado 80202. (3)The address of Morgan Stanley Strategic Investments, Inc., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., is 1585 Broadway, New York, New York10036.115Table of Contents(4)Based on the Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 17, 2009, Swank Energy Income Advisors, LP, which werefer to as Swank Advisors, has shared voting and dispositive powers over 2,324,133 common units. Swank Capital, LLC, as the general partner ofSwank Advisors, and Mr. Swank as the principal of Swank Capital, LLC, have sole voting or dispositive powers over the 2,324,133 common unitsheld by Swank Advisors. The address of each of Swank Advisors, Swank Capital, LLC and Mr. Swank is 3300 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 650, Dallas,Texas 75219. (5)Based on the Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 17, 2009. The address of Eagle Global Advisors is 5847San Felipe, Suite 930, Houston, Texas 77057. (6)Excludes 17,667 phantom units previously granted to Mr. Boutin, 5,955 phantom units previously granted to Ms. Davis, and 18,594 phantom unitspreviously granted to Mr. Pound pursuant to the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan. Mr. Boutin will vest in 8,255 units as ofJanuary 1, 2010, with the remaining phantom units vesting on July 14, 2010 upon his reaching the "retirement" age and service thresholds as definedby the Savings and Retention Plan. Ms. Davis' phantom units vest 50% as of the January 1 that falls closest to the second anniversary of the grantdate, with the remaining 50% vesting as of the January 1 that falls closest to the third anniversary of the grant date. Mr. Pound's phantom units vest onSeptember 1, 2009 upon his reaching the "retirement" age and service thresholds as defined by the Savings and Retention Plan. Phantom units grantedare subject to earlier vesting as described under "—Savings and Retention Plan" above. (7)Includes 500 restricted phantom units granted to each of Messrs. Dunlap and Ligon under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. long-term incentive planthat will vest on March 31, 2009. Excludes 1,500 restricted phantom units granted to each of Messrs. Dunlap and Ligon under the TransMontaigneServices Inc. long term incentive plan that remain subject to continued vesting over three equal annual installments, beginning with the next vestingdate March 31, 2010. (8)Includes 1,000 restricted phantom units granted to each of Messrs. Masters and Peters under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. long-term incentiveplan that will vest on March 31, 2009. Excludes 1,000 restricted phantom units granted to each of Messrs. Masters and Peters under theTransMontaigne Services Inc. long term incentive plan that remain subject to continued vesting over two equal annual installments, beginning withthe next vesting date March 31, 2010. Excludes 1,500 restricted phantom units granted to each of Messrs. Masters and Peters under theTransMontaigne Services Inc. long term incentive plan that remain subject to continued vesting over three equal annual installments, beginning withthe next vesting date March 31, 2010. (9)Mr. O'Connor was appointed to the board of our general partner effective as of March 31, 2009.116Table of ContentsEQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION The following table summarizes information about our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2008. Number of securitiesto beissued upon exerciseofoutstanding options,warrants andrights(1) Weightedaverageexercise price ofoutstandingoptions,warrants andrights Number ofsecuritiesremainingavailable forfuture issuanceunderequitycompensationplans (excludingsecurities reflectedin column (a))(1) (a) (b) (c) Equity compensation plans approved by security holders — — — Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders 8,000 — 564,741 Total 8,000 — 564,741 (1)As of December 31, 2008, the long-term incentive plan permits the grant of awards covering an aggregate of 740,681 units, of which 175,940 unitshad been granted since the inception of the plan, net of forfeitures. The number of units available for grant automatically increase on an annual basisby 2% of the total outstanding common and subordinated units at the end of the preceding fiscal year. After giving effect to the automatic increase atthe beginning of the 2009 fiscal year, a total of 989,572 units were made available for issuance under the plan, of which 813,632 units remainavailable for issuance under the plan as of February 27, 2009. For more information about our long-term incentive plan, which did not requireapproval by our limited partners, refer to "Item 11. Executive Compensation—Long-Term Incentive Plan," and Note 12 to Notes to consolidatedfinancial statements in Item 8 of this annual report. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE REVIEW, APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS Our general partner's conflicts committee reviews specific matters that the board of directors of our general partner believes may involve conflicts ofinterest and other transactions with related persons in accordance with the procedures set forth in our amended and restated limited partnership agreement.Due to the conflicts of interest inherent in our operating structure, our general partner may, but is not required to, seek the approval of any conflict of interesttransaction from the conflicts committee. Generally, such approval is requested for material transactions, including the purchase of a material amount ofassets from TransMontaigne Inc. or the modification of a material agreement between us and TransMontaigne Inc. or Morgan Stanley Capital Group. Anymatter approved by the conflicts committee will be conclusively deemed fair and reasonable to us, to be approved by all of our partners, and not to be abreach by our general partner of its fiduciary duties. The conflicts committee may consider any factors it determines in good faith to consider when resolvinga conflict, including taking into account the totality of the relationships among the parties involved, including other transactions that may be particularlyfavorable or advantageous to us. In addition the conflicts committee has the authority to engage outside advisors to assist it in makings its determinations.For example, in approving our acquisition of the Southeast facilities from TransMontaigne Inc., the conflicts committee engaged, and obtained a fairnessopinion from, an independent outside financial advisor. We also have attempted to resolve many of the conflicts of interest inherent in our operating structure by entering into various documents andagreements with TransMontaigne Inc. These117Table of Contentsagreements, and any amendments thereto, discussed below were not the result of arm's-length negotiations, and they, or any of the transactions that theyprovide for, may not be effected on terms at least as favorable to the parties to these agreements as they could have been obtained from unaffiliated thirdparties.RELATIONSHIP AND AGREEMENTS WITH OUR AFFILIATES Morgan Stanley controls our operations through its indirect ownership of our general partner and has a significant limited partner ownership interest inus through its indirect ownership of our common units and a majority of our subordinated units. As of February 27, 2009, affiliates of Morgan Stanley, in theaggregate, owned a 27.8% interest in the partnership, consisting of 2,491,699 subordinated units and 785,402 common units (together representing a 25.8%partnership interest), 2% general partner interest and the incentive distribution rights. The following table summarizes the distributions and payments to be made by us to Morgan Stanley and its other affiliates in connection with ourongoing operations.Operational stageDistributions of available cash to our generalpartner and its affiliates We will generally make cash distributions 98% to the unitholders and 2% to our general partner. Inaddition, if distributions exceed the minimum quarterly distribution and other higher target levels,our general partner will be entitled to increasing percentages of the distributions, up to 50% of thedistributions above the highest target level. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we distributed approximately $9.6 million to MorganStanley and its affiliates. Assuming we have sufficient available cash to pay the minimum quarterlydistribution on all of our outstanding units for four quarters, our general partner and its affiliateswould receive an annual distribution of approximately $0.4 million on the 2% general partnerinterest and approximately $5.3 million on their common units and subordinated units.Payments to our general partner and its affiliates For the year ended December 31, 2008, we paid Morgan Stanley and its affiliates an administrativefee of approximately $10 million with an additional insurance reimbursement of approximately$2.9 million for the provision of various general and administrative services for our benefit. We alsoreimbursed TransMontaigne Inc. approximately $1.5 million for grants to key employees ofTransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retentionplan. For further information regarding the administrative fee, please see "—Omnibus Agreement;Payment of general and administrative services fee" below.118Table of ContentsOmnibus Agreement On May 27, 2005, we entered into an omnibus agreement with TransMontaigne Inc. and our general partner, which agreement was amended and restatedon December 31, 2007. The omnibus agreement, as amended and restated, addresses the following matters:•our obligation to pay TransMontaigne Inc. an annual administrative fee, currently in the amount of $10.0 million; •our obligation to pay TransMontaigne Inc. an annual insurance reimbursement, currently in the amount of $2.9 million; •our obligation to pay TransMontaigne Inc. an annual reimbursement fee in an amount no less than $1.5 million for grants to key employees ofTransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings and retention plan, provided that (i) no less than$1.5 million of the aggregate amount of such awards granted to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates will be allocated to aninvestment fund indexed to the performance of our common units, and (ii) the proposed allocations of such awards among the key employeesof TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates are approved by the compensation committee of our general partner; •our right of first offer to purchase TransMontaigne Inc.'s and its subsidiaries' right, title and interest in the Pensacola, Florida refined petroleumproducts terminal and any assets acquired in an asset exchange transaction that replace the Pensacola assets; •TransMontaigne Inc.'s right of first refusal to purchase any assets that we propose to sell; and •TransMontaigne Inc.'s right of first refusal to any storage capacity that becomes available after January 1, 2008. Any or all of the provisions of the omnibus agreement, are terminable by TransMontaigne Inc. at its option if our general partner is removed withoutcause and units held by our general partner and its affiliates are not voted in favor of that removal.Payment of general and administrative services fee and reimbursement of direct expenses Pursuant to the omnibus agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2008, we paid TransMontaigne Inc. an annual administrative fee of approximately$10.0 million for the provision of various general and administrative services for our benefit. The administrative fee paid in fiscal 2008 partially reimbursesTransMontaigne Inc. for expenses it incurred to perform centralized corporate functions, such as legal, accounting, treasury, insurance administration andclaims processing, health, safety and environmental, information technology, human resources, including the services of our executive officers, credit,payroll, taxes and engineering and other corporate services, to the extent such services were not outsourced by TransMontaigne Inc. The omnibus agreementfurther requires us to pay TransMontaigne Inc. an annual insurance reimbursement in the amount of approximately $2.9 million for premiums on insurancepolicies covering our terminals and pipelines. The administrative fee may be increased annually by the percentage increase in the consumer price index forthe immediately preceding year, and the insurance reimbursement will increase in accordance with increases in the premiums payable under the relevantpolicies. In addition, if we acquire or construct additional assets during the term of the agreement, TransMontaigne Inc. will propose a revised administrativefee covering the provision of services for such additional assets. If the conflicts committee of our general partner agrees to the revised administrative fee,TransMontaigne Inc. will provide services for the additional assets pursuant to the agreement. In addition, we agreed to reimburse TransMontaigne Inc. andits affiliates no less than $1.5 million for grants to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savingsand retention119Table of Contentsplan, provided that (i) no less than $1.5 million of the aggregate amount of such awards granted to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliateswill be allocated to an investment fund indexed to the performance of our common units, and (ii) the proposed allocations of such awards among the keyemployees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates are approved by the compensation committee of our general partner to assure that an adequate portion ofsuch awards are deemed invested in an investment fund indexed to the performance of our common units. The omnibus agreement will expire onDecember 31, 2014. If Morgan Stanley Capital Group elects to renew the terminaling and services agreement for the Southeast terminals, we have the right toextend the term of the omnibus agreement for an additional seven years. Due to the acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. by Morgan Stanley Capital Group onSeptember 1, 2006, the omnibus agreement no longer requires TransMontaigne Inc. to offer us any tangible assets that it acquires or constructs afterSeptember 1, 2006 related to the storage, transportation or terminaling of refined products in the United States. The administrative fee did not include reimbursements for direct expenses TransMontaigne Inc. incurred on our behalf, such as salaries of operationalpersonnel performing services on-site at our terminal and pipeline facilities and related employee benefit costs, including 401(k) and health insurancebenefits. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we reimbursed TransMontaigne Inc. approximately $20.3 million for direct expenses it incurred on ourbehalf, excluding reimbursements for grants to key employees of TransMontaigne Inc. and its affiliates under the TransMontaigne Services Inc. savings andretention plan.Rights of First Offer and First Refusal Under the omnibus agreement we have a right of first offer to purchase TransMontaigne Inc.'s Pensacola, Florida refined petroleum products terminalprovided that we agree to pay no less than 105% of the purchase price offered by a third-party bidder. The omnibus agreement also providesTransMontaigne Inc. with a right of first refusal to purchase our assets that are in the same line of business in which TransMontaigne Inc. is engaged,provided that TransMontaigne Inc. agrees to pay no less than 105% of the purchase price offered by a third-party bidder. These provisions are discussedunder Item 1. "Business—Our Relationship with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group" of this annual report.Terminaling Services Agreements We have entered into various terminaling services agreements with Morgan Stanley Capital Group and TransMontaigne Inc., which are discussed underItem 1. "Business—Our Relationship with TransMontaigne Inc. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group—Terminaling Services Agreements" of this annual report.Indemnification Under an indemnification agreement related to the Mobile, Alabama refined product terminal, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us forcertain environmental liabilities, discussed under Item 1. "Business and Properties—Environmental Matters—Site Remediation" of this annual report. Inaddition to the environmental indemnification obligations, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for losses attributable to title defects, retainedassets and liabilities (including preclosing litigation relating to the purchased facilities) and income taxes attributable to operations prior to May 27, 2005.We will indemnify TransMontaigne Inc. for all losses attributable to operations, including any environmental liabilities, of the contributed assets afterMay 27, 2005, to the extent the liabilities are not subject to TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations and the indemnification by us is notprohibited by our partnership agreement.120Table of Contents Under the purchase agreement for the Mobile, Alabama refined product terminal, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for certainenvironmental liabilities, discussed under Item 1. "Business and Properties—Environmental Matters—Site Remediation" of this annual report. In addition tothe environmental indemnification obligations, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for any losses attributable to any breach of itsrepresentations, warranties or covenants, any retained liabilities, or any excluded assets provided that indemnifiable losses must first exceed $100,000 andtotal indemnification is generally limited to $2.5 million. We have agreed to indemnify TransMontaigne Inc. for any losses attributable to any breach of ourrepresentations, warranties or covenants or the operations of the Mobile, Alabama product terminal following our acquisition of them, including anyenvironmental liabilities attributable to our operation of the terminal after January 1, 2006, to the extent not subject to TransMontaigne Inc.'sindemnification obligations. Under the purchase agreement for the River and Brownsville facilities, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for certain environmentalliabilities, discussed under Item 1. "Business and Properties—Environmental Matters—Site Remediation" of this annual report. In addition to theenvironmental indemnification obligations, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for any losses attributable to any breach of its representations,warranties or covenants, any retained liabilities, or any excluded assets provided that indemnifiable losses must first exceed $100,000 and totalindemnification is generally limited to $15.0 million. We have agreed to indemnify TransMontaigne Inc. for any losses attributable to any breach of ourrepresentations, warranties or covenants or the operations of the Brownsville and River facilities following our acquisition of them, including anyenvironmental liabilities occurring after December 31, 2006, to the extent not subject to TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations. Under the purchase agreement for the Southeast facilities, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for certain environmental liabilities,discussed under Item 1. "Business and Properties—Environmental Matters—Site Remediation" of this annual report. In addition to the environmentalindemnification obligations, TransMontaigne Inc. has agreed to indemnify us for any losses attributable to any breach of its representations, warranties orcovenants, any retained liabilities, or any excluded assets provided that indemnifiable losses must first exceed $500,000 and total indemnification isgenerally limited to $15.0 million. We have agreed to indemnify TransMontaigne Inc. for any losses attributable to any breach of our representations,warranties or covenants or the post-closing operations of the Southeast Terminals, including any environmental liabilities occurring after December 31, 2007,to the extent not subject to TransMontaigne Inc.'s indemnification obligations. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES KPMG LLP is our independent auditor. KPMG LLP's accounting fees and services were as follows (in thousands): 2008 2007 Audit fees(1) $525,000 $525,000 Audit-related fees(2) — 108,000 Tax fees — — All other fees — — Total accounting fees and services $525,000 $633,000 (1)Represents fees for professional services provided in connection with the annual audit of our financial statements and internal controlover financial reporting, including Sarbanes-Oxley 404 attestation, the reviews of our quarterly financial statements, and other servicesnormally provided by the auditor in connection with statutory and regulatory filings.121Table of Contents(2)Represents fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of the Southeast terminaling facilities in 2007 for periods prior to theirinclusion in our consolidated financial statements. The audit committee of our general partner's board of directors has adopted an audit committee charter, which is available on our website atwww.transmontaignepartners.com. The charter requires the audit committee to approve in advance all audit and non-audit services to be provided by ourindependent registered public accounting firm. All services reported in the audit, audit-related, tax and all other fees categories above were approved by theaudit committee in advance.122Table of Contents Part IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a)The following documents are filed as a part of this annual report. 1.Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules: See the index to the consolidated financial statements of TransMontaigne Partners L.P.and its subsidiaries that appears on page 66 of this annual report. 2.Financial Statement Schedules. Valuation and qualifying accounts are set forth in Exhibit 99.1 to this annual report. All other schedules areomitted because they are not required, are inapplicable or the required information is included in the financials statements or notes thereto. 3.Exhibits: The following is a list of exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K to be filed as part of this annual report:ExhibitNumber Description 1.1 Underwriting Agreement, dated May 17, 2007, among TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GPL.L.C., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and UBS Securities LLC, on behalf of the Underwriters(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on May 21, 2007). 2.1 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated January 1, 2006, between Radcliff/Economy Marine Services Inc. andTransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filedby TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 1, 2006). 2.2 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2006, by and between TransMontaigne ProductServices Inc. and TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Reporton Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 5, 2007). 2.3 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2007, by and between TransMontaigne ProductServices Inc. and TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Reporton Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 3, 2008). 3.1 Certificate of Limited Partnership of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., dated February 23, 2005 (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 3.1 of TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (RegistrationNo. 333-123219) filed on March 9, 2005). 3.2 First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., dated May 27,2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005). 3.3 Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TransMontaignePartners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on April 8, 2008).123Table of ContentsExhibitNumber Description 10.1 Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility, dated December 22, 2006, by and amongTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, assole lead arranger, manager and book-runner, Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., assyndication agents, BNP Paribas and Société Générale, as the documentation agents, Wachovia Bank, NationalAssociation, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a party thereto (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC onJanuary 5, 2007). 10.2 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility, dated July 12, 2007, by and amongTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Bank of America, N.A. andJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, BNP Paribas and Société Générale, as the documentationagents, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a party thereto(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on July 18, 2007). 10.3 Increased Commitment Supplement, dated July 12, 2007, by and among TransMontaigne OperatingCompany L.P., Wachovia Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a partythereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on July 18, 2007). 10.4 Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement, dated May 27, 2005, among TransMontaigne Inc.,TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C.,TransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., TransMontaigne Product Services Inc. and Coastal FuelsMarketing, Inc., Coastal Terminals L.L.C., Razorback L.L.C., TPSI Terminals L.L.C. and TransMontaigneServices, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005). 10.5 Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, dated December 28, 2007, among TransMontaigne Inc.,TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C. andTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Annual Report onForm 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on March 10, 2008). 10.7 TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of theAnnual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005).** 10.9 Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 27, 2005, by and between TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and MSDWMorgan Stanley Strategic Investments, Inc. (formerly MSDW Bondbook Ventures Inc.) (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with theSEC on September 13, 2005). 10.10 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Restricted Unit Agreement(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Amendment No. 3 to TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'s RegistrationStatement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-123219) filed on May 24, 2005).** 10.11 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Non-Employee Director Restricted UnitAgreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Amendment No. 3 to TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'sRegistration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-123219) filed on May 24, 2005).**124Table of ContentsExhibitNumber Description 10.12 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Award Agreement (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SECon April 6, 2006).** 10.13 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Non-Employee Director Award Agreement(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on April 6, 2006). 10.14 Terminaling Services Agreement, dated March 1, 2006, between TransMontaigne Product Services, Inc. andValero Marketing and Supply Company, assigned to TransMontaigne Partners L.P., effective December 29,2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Annual report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaignepartners L.P. with the SEC on March 16, 2007).(1) 10.15 Terminaling Services Agreement, dated June 1, 2007, between TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and MorganStanley Capital Group Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfiled by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on August 9, 2007).(1) 10.16 Terminaling Services Agreement—Southeast and Collins/Purvis, dated January 1, 2008, betweenTransMontaigne Partners L.P. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.16 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC onMarch 10, 2008).(1) 10.17 Indemnification Agreement, dated December 28, 2007, among TransMontaigne Inc., TransMontaignePartners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C. and TransMontaigne OperatingCompany L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on March 10, 2008). 21.1* List of Subsidiaries of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. 23.1* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.1* Financial Statement Schedule.*Filed with this annual report. **Identifies each management compensation plan or arrangement. (1)Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment underRule 24b-2 as promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.125Table of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on itsbehalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. TRANSMONTAIGNE PARTNERS L.P. By: TRANSMONTAIGNE GP L.L.C., its GeneralPartner By: /s/ RANDALL J. LARSONRandall J. LarsonChief Executive OfficerDate: March 9, 2009 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of theregistrant and in the capacities with TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., the general partner of the registrant, on the date indicated.Name and Signature Title Date /s/ RANDALL J. LARSONRandall J. Larson Chief Executive Officer March 9, 2009/s/ GREGORY J. POUNDGregory J. Pound President and Chief Operating Officer March 9, 2009/s/ FREDERICK W. BOUTINFrederick W. Boutin Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer March 9, 2009/s/ DEBORAH A. DAVISDeborah A. Davis Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer March 9, 2009/s/ STEPHEN R. MUNGERStephen R. Munger Chairman of the Board of Directors March 9, 2009/s/ JAVED AHMEDJaved Ahmed Director March 9, 2009/s/ GORAN TRAPPGoran Trapp Director March 9, 2009/s/ JERRY R. MASTERSJerry R. Masters Director March 9, 2009/s/ DUKE R. LIGONDuke R. Ligon Director March 9, 2009/s/ CHARLES L. DUNLAPCharles L. Dunlap Director March 9, 2009/s/ DAVID A. PETERSDavid A. Peters Director March 9, 2009126Table of Contents EXHIBIT INDEX ExhibitNumber Description 1.1 Underwriting Agreement, dated May 17, 2007, among TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GPL.L.C., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and UBS Securities LLC, on behalf of the Underwriters(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on May 21, 2007). 2.1 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated January 1, 2006, between Radcliff/Economy Marine Services Inc. andTransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filedby TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 1, 2006). 2.2 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2006, by and between TransMontaigne ProductServices Inc. and TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Reporton Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 5, 2007). 2.3 Facilities Sale Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2007, by and between TransMontaigne ProductServices Inc. and TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Reporton Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on January 3, 2008). 3.1 Certificate of Limited Partnership of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., dated February 23, 2005 (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 3.1 of TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (RegistrationNo. 333-123219) filed on March 9, 2005). 3.2 First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TransMontaigne Partners L.P., dated May 27,2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005). 3.3 Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of TransMontaignePartners L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on April 8, 2008). 10.1 Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility, dated December 22, 2006, by and amongTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, assole lead arranger, manager and book-runner, Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., assyndication agents, BNP Paribas and Société Générale, as the documentation agents, Wachovia Bank, NationalAssociation, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a party thereto (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC onJanuary 5, 2007). 10.2 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility, dated July 12, 2007, by and amongTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Bank of America, N.A. andJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, BNP Paribas and Société Générale, as the documentationagents, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a party thereto(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on July 18, 2007). 10.3 Increased Commitment Supplement, dated July 12, 2007, by and among TransMontaigne OperatingCompany L.P., Wachovia Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other lenders a partythereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on July 18, 2007).Table of ContentsExhibitNumber Description 10.4 Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement, dated May 27, 2005, among TransMontaigne Inc.,TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C.,TransMontaigne Operating Company L.P., TransMontaigne Product Services Inc. and Coastal FuelsMarketing, Inc., Coastal Terminals L.L.C., Razorback L.L.C., TPSI Terminals L.L.C. and TransMontaigneServices, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005). 10.5 Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, dated December 28, 2007, among TransMontaigne Inc.,TransMontaigne Partners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C. andTransMontaigne Operating Company L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Annual Report onForm 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on March 10, 2008). 10.7 TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of theAnnual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on September 13, 2005).** 10.9 Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 27, 2005, by and between TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and MSDWMorgan Stanley Strategic Investments, Inc. (formerly MSDW Bondbook Ventures Inc.) (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with theSEC on September 13, 2005). 10.10 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Restricted Unit Agreement(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Amendment No. 3 to TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'s RegistrationStatement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-123219) filed on May 24, 2005).** 10.11 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Non-Employee Director Restricted UnitAgreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Amendment No. 3 to TransMontaigne Partners L.P.'sRegistration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-123219) filed on May 24, 2005).** 10.12 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Award Agreement (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SECon April 6, 2006).** 10.13 Form of TransMontaigne Services Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan Non-Employee Director Award Agreement(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TransMontaignePartners L.P. with the SEC on April 6, 2006). 10.14 Terminaling Services Agreement, dated March 1, 2006, between TransMontaigne Product Services, Inc. andValero Marketing and Supply Company, assigned to TransMontaigne Partners L.P., effective December 29,2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Annual report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaignepartners L.P. with the SEC on March 16, 2007).(1) 10.15 Terminaling Services Agreement, dated June 1, 2007, between TransMontaigne Partners L.P. and MorganStanley Capital Group Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfiled by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on August 9, 2007).(1) 10.16 Terminaling Services Agreement—Southeast and Collins/Purvis, dated January 1, 2008, betweenTransMontaigne Partners L.P. and Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.16 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by TransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC onMarch 10, 2008).(1)Table of ContentsExhibitNumber Description 10.17 Indemnification Agreement, dated December 28, 2007, among TransMontaigne Inc., TransMontaignePartners L.P., TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C. and TransMontaigne OperatingCompany L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed byTransMontaigne Partners L.P. with the SEC on March 10, 2008). 21.1* List of Subsidiaries of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. 23.1* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.1* Financial Statement Schedule.*Filed with this annual report. **Identifies each management compensation plan or arrangement. (1)Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a request for confidential treatment underRule 24b-2 as promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. at December 31, 2008 Ownershipof subsidiary Name of subsidiary Trade name State/Countryof organization100% TransMontaigne Operating GP L.L.C. None Delaware100% TransMontaigne Terminals L.L.C. None Delaware100% TLP Finance Corp. None Delaware100% TLP Mex L.L.C. None Delaware100% TPSI Terminals L.L.C. None Delaware100% TransMontaigne Operating Company L.P. None Delaware100% Razorback L.L.C. None Delaware100% TLP Operating Finance Corp. None Delaware100% TMOC Corp. None Delaware100% TPME L.L.C. None Delaware100% Penn Octane de Mexico, s. de R.L.de C.V. None Mexico100% Tergas, s. de R.L. de C.V. None Mexico100% Termatsal, s. de R.L. de C.V. None MexicoQuickLinksList of Subsidiaries of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. at December 31, 2008QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors and MemberTransMontaigne GP L.L.C.: We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-125209 and 333-148280) on Form S-8 and registration statement(No. 333-142108) on Form S-3 of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. of our reports dated March 9, 2009, relating to the consolidated balance sheets ofTransMontaigne Partners L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, partners' equity andcomprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, and the related financial statement schedule(Exhibit 99.1), and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, which reports appear in the December 31, 2008Form 10-K of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. /s/ KPMG LLPDenver, ColoradoMarch 9, 2009QuickLinksConsent of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmQuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 31.1 Certification Pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Randall J. Larson, Chief Executive Officer of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and general partner of TransMontaignePartners L.P. (the "Company"), certify that:1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by thisreport; 3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materiallyaffect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which arereasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internalcontrol over financial reporting.Date: March 9, 2009 /s/ RANDALL J. LARSONRandall J. LarsonChief Executive OfficerQuickLinksCertification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 31.2 Certification Pursuant toSection 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Frederick W. Boutin, Chief Financial Officer of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and general partner ofTransMontaigne Partners L.P. (the "Company"), certify that:1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by thisreport; 3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materiallyaffect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which arereasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internalcontrol over financial reporting.Date: March 9, 2009 /s/ FREDERICK W.BOUTINFrederick W. BoutinChief Financial OfficerQuickLinksCertification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial OfficerPursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(18 U.S.C. Section 1350) The undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and general partner ofTransMontaigne Partners L.P. (the "Company"), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge on the date hereof:(a)the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, filed on the date hereof with the Securities andExchange Commission (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;and (b)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of theCompany. /s/ RANDALL J. LARSONRandall J. LarsonChief Executive Officer March 9, 2009QuickLinksCertification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 32.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial OfficerPursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(18 U.S.C. Section 1350) The undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer of TransMontaigne GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and general partner of TransMontaignePartners L.P. (the "Company"), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge on the date hereof:(a)the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, filed on the date hereof with the Securities andExchange Commission (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;and (b)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of theCompany. /s/ FREDERICK W.BOUTINFrederick W. BoutinChief Financial Officer March 9, 2009QuickLinksCertification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 99.1 Financial Statement Schedule Valuation and qualifying accounts.YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 Column C—Additions Column B—Balance atbeginningofperiod Column E—Balance atend ofperiod Column A—Description (1)—Chargedto costs andexpenses (2)—Chargedto otheraccounts Column D—Deductions Allowance for doubtful accounts $— $75,000 $— $— $75,000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 Column C—Additions Column B—Balance atbeginningofperiod Column E—Balance atend ofperiod Column A—Description (1)—Chargedto costs andexpenses (2)—Chargedto otheraccounts Column D—Deductions Allowance for doubtful accounts $75,000 $83,000 $— $8,000 $150,000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 Column C—Additions Column B—Balance atbeginning ofperiod Column E—Balance atend ofperiod Column A—Description (1)—Chargedto costs andexpenses (2)—Chargedto otheraccounts Column D—Deductions Allowance for doubtful accounts $150,000 $494,000 $— $205,000 $439,000 QuickLinksFinancial Statement Schedule

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