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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Revenue | $ 13,434 | $ 13,136 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 1,580 | 1,569 |
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U.S. Domestic Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Revenue | 8,271 | 8,004 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 1,085 | 995 |
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International Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Revenue | 2,978 | 2,966 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 352 | 408 |
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Revenue | 2,185 | 2,166 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | $ 143 | $ 166 |
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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