Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

UPS's Participation in Multiemployer Plans (Detail)

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UPS's Participation in Multiemployer Plans (Detail) (Multiemployer Plans, Pension, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
UPS Contribution $ 1,243 $ 1,186 $ 1,125
Alaska Teamster-Employer Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 92-6003463-024    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 4 3 3
Surcharge Imposed No    
Automotive Industries Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 94-1133245-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 4 4 4
Surcharge Imposed No    
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Defined Benefit Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 23-6262789-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Yellow  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented No    
UPS Contribution 27 26 25
Surcharge Imposed No    
Employer-Teamsters Local Nos. 175 & 505 Pension Trust Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 55-6021850-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Green  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented No    
UPS Contribution 8 8 8
Surcharge Imposed No    
Hagerstown Motor Carriers and Teamsters Pension Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 52-6045424-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 5 4 4
Surcharge Imposed No    
I.A.M. National Pension Fund National Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 51-6031295-002    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Green  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented No    
UPS Contribution 25 24 22
Surcharge Imposed No    
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local No. 710 Pension Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 36-2377656-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Yellow Yellow  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 74 70 66
Surcharge Imposed No    
Local 705, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 36-6492502-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Yellow Yellow  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 58 56 52
Surcharge Imposed No    
Local 804 I.B.T. & Local 447 I.A.M. - UPS Multi-Employer Retirement Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 51-6117726-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 84 84 83
Surcharge Imposed No    
Milwaukee Drivers Pension Trust Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 39-6045229-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Yellow  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented No    
UPS Contribution 26 24 22
Surcharge Imposed No    
New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 04-6372430-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 124 112 104
Surcharge Imposed No    
New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 16-6063585-074    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 57 52 50
Surcharge Imposed No    
Teamster Pension Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 23-1511735-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Yellow Orange  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 41 39 37
Surcharge Imposed No    
Teamsters Joint Council No. 83 of Virginia Pension Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 54-6097996-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Yellow Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 41 38 35
Surcharge Imposed No    
Teamsters Local 639 - Employers Pension Trust
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 53-0237142-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Yellow  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 33 31 30
Surcharge Imposed No    
Teamsters Negotiated Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 43-6196083-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 22 20 19
Surcharge Imposed No    
Truck Drivers and Helpers Local Union No. 355 Retirement Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 52-6043608-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Yellow Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 12 12 12
Surcharge Imposed No    
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Local 177, I.B.T. Multi-Employer Retirement Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 13-1426500-419    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 57 59 61
Surcharge Imposed No    
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 91-6145047-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Green Green  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented No    
UPS Contribution 476 449 427
Surcharge Imposed No    
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers Pension Fund
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
EIN / Pension Plan Number 25-6029946-001    
Pension Protection Act Zone status Red Red  
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented Yes/Implemented    
UPS Contribution 21 20 19
Surcharge Imposed No    
All Other Multiemployer Plans
     
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]      
UPS Contribution $ 44 $ 51 $ 42