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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | $ 13,071 | $ 13,166 | $ 39,556 | $ 38,939 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 766 | 1,666 | 4,125 | 4,883 |
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U.S. Domestic Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | 7,861 | 7,767 | 23,923 | 23,047 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 129 | 1,046 | 2,258 | 2,923 |
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International Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | 2,943 | 3,057 | 8,923 | 9,096 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 449 | 417 | 1,311 | 1,375 |
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Revenue | 2,267 | 2,342 | 6,710 | 6,796 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | $ 188 | $ 203 | $ 556 | $ 585 |