Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Detail)

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Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 13,507 $ 13,349 $ 26,941 $ 26,485
Operating Income (Loss) 1,742 1,790 3,322 3,359
U.S. Domestic Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 8,241 8,058 16,512 16,062
Operating Income (Loss) 1,132 1,134 2,217 2,129
International Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 3,062 3,014 6,040 5,980
Operating Income (Loss) 451 454 803 862
Supply Chain & Freight
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,204 2,277 4,389 4,443
Operating Income (Loss) $ 159 $ 202 $ 302 $ 368