Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Detail)

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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 13,349 $ 13,191 $ 26,485 $ 25,773
Operating Income (Loss) 1,790 1,745 3,359 3,217
U.S. Domestic Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 8,058 7,737 16,062 15,280
Operating Income (Loss) 1,134 997 2,129 1,877
International Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 3,014 3,139 5,980 6,039
Operating Income (Loss) 454 505 862 958
Supply Chain & Freight
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,277 2,315 4,443 4,454
Operating Income (Loss) $ 202 $ 243 $ 368 $ 382