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QUARTERLY INFORMATION (unaudited) - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Increase (decrease) in net income | $ 3,023 | $ 527 | $ 20 | |
| Increase (decrease) in basic and diluted earnings per share | $ 3.16 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.02 | |
| Impact of pension mark-to-market | 4,831 | 827 | ||
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U.S. Domestic Package
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| Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in operating profit | 896 | |||
| Increase (decrease) in net income | 559 | |||
| Increase (decrease) in basic and diluted earnings per share | $ 0.58 | |||
| Gain (loss) on sale of real estate | 15 | |||
| Impact of pension mark-to-market | 3,177 | 479 | ||
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International Package
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| Impact of pension mark-to-market | 941 | 171 | ||
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Gain (loss) on sale of real estate | 48 | |||
| Impact of pension mark-to-market | $ 713 | $ 177 | ||
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Increase Decrease in Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) In Net Income Loss No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) in Operating Profit No definition available.
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Mark To Market Activities, Net No definition available.
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The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of other real estate owned, increases (decreases) in the valuation allowance for foreclosed real estate, and write-downs of other real estate owned after acquisition or physical possession. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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