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Allocation of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning Balance | $ 2,081 | $ 2,089 |
| Acquired | 46 | |
| Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 3 | |
| Currency / Other | (26) | (11) |
| Ending Balance | 2,101 | 2,081 |
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International Package
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning Balance | 377 | 374 |
| Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 5 | |
| Currency / Other | (16) | (2) |
| Ending Balance | 361 | 377 |
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning Balance | 1,704 | 1,715 |
| Acquired | 46 | |
| Purchase Accounting Adjustments | (2) | |
| Currency / Other | (10) | (9) |
| Ending Balance | $ 1,740 | $ 1,704 |
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- Definition
Goodwill, Currency and Other No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchase price allocation adjustment for allocation not yet complete at the prior year end. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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