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Allocation of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 2,190 |
| Acquired | 21 |
| Currency / Other | (3) |
| Ending balance | 2,208 |
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U.S. Domestic Package
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Beginning balance | 0 |
| Acquired | 0 |
| Currency / Other | 0 |
| Ending balance | 0 |
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International Package
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Beginning balance | 420 |
| Acquired | 0 |
| Currency / Other | 0 |
| Ending balance | 420 |
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Beginning balance | 1,770 |
| Acquired | 21 |
| Currency / Other | (3) |
| Ending balance | $ 1,788 |
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation adjustments of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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