pre_text: NAVIOS MARITIME HOLDINGS INC. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars — except share data) NOTE 6: PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following: Claims receivable mainly represents claims against vessels’ insurance underwriters in respect of damages arising from accidents or other insured risks, as well as claims under charter contracts including off-hires. While it is anticipated that claims receivable will be recovered within one year, such claims may not all be recovered within one year due to the attendant process of settlement. Nonetheless, amounts are classified as current as they represent amounts currently due to the Company. All amounts are shown net of applicable deductibles. As of December 31, 2018, claims receivable include $11,571 related to insurance claim at the iron ore port terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay.
table: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
table: Prepaid voyage and operating costs $5,726 $9,261
table: Claims receivable 3,826 22,224
table: Prepaid other taxes 1,012 2,682
table: Advances for working capital purposes — 18
table: Other 1,675 6,005
table: Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $12,239 $40,190
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. What was the change in claims receivable between 2018 and 2019?