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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Minimum | International Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Number Of countries and territories in which service is rendered | 220 | |
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Minimum | Supply Chain & Freight
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Number Of countries and territories in which service is rendered | 195 | |
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Supply Chain & Freight
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Gains (losses) on certain real estate transactions | $ 48 | |
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Supply Chain & Freight | Specialized Transportation And Express Freight Business
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Gain (Loss) on sale of business, pre-tax | (38) | |
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U.S. Domestic Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Gains (losses) on certain real estate transactions | (15) | |
| Restructuring charge related to reorganization of domestic management structure, pre tax | $ 98 | |
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- Definition
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business Before Tax
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- Definition
The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of countries in which the entity operates as of balance sheet date.
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
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