Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Segment Information (Detail)

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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue $ 14,166 $ 13,166 $ 13,191 $ 12,582 $ 13,421 $ 12,192 $ 12,204 $ 11,728 $ 53,105 $ 49,545 $ 45,297
Operating Profit (Loss) 1,197 1,666 1,745 1,472 1,672 1,586 1,371 1,012 6,080 5,641 3,508
Assets 34,701       33,597       34,701 33,597 31,883
Depreciation and Amortization Expense                 1,782 1,792 1,747
U.S. Domestic Package
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 31,717 29,742 28,158
Operating Profit (Loss)                 3,764 3,238 1,919
Assets 19,300       18,425       19,300 18,425 18,572
Depreciation and Amortization Expense                 1,154 1,174 1,064
International Package
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 12,249 11,133 9,699
Operating Profit (Loss)                 1,709 1,831 1,279
Assets 6,729       6,228       6,729 6,228 5,882
Depreciation and Amortization Expense                 474 443 500
Supply Chain & Freight
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 9,139 8,670 7,440
Operating Profit (Loss)                 607 572 310
Assets 6,588       6,283       6,588 6,283 6,620
Depreciation and Amortization Expense                 154 175 183
Unallocated
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Assets $ 2,084       $ 2,661       $ 2,084 $ 2,661 $ 809