SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||||||
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Sep. 30, 2011
Minimum
International Package
Location
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Sep. 30, 2011
Minimum
Supply Chain & Freight
Location
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Jun. 30, 2011
Supply Chain & Freight
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Mar. 31, 2010
Supply Chain & Freight
Specialized Transportation And Express Freight Business
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Jun. 30, 2011
U.S. Domestic Package
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Sep. 30, 2010
U.S. Domestic Package
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Mar. 31, 2010
U.S. Domestic Package
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number Of countries and territories in which service is rendered | 220 | 195 | |||||
| Gains (losses) on certain real estate transactions | $ 48 | $ (15) | |||||
| Restructuring charge related to reorganization of domestic management structure, pre tax | 98 | ||||||
| Gain (Loss) on sale of real estate , pre-tax | 109 | ||||||
| Gain (Loss) on sale of business, pre-tax | $ (38) | ||||||
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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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- Definition The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of other real estate owned, increases (decreases) in the valuation allowance for foreclosed real estate, and write-downs of other real estate owned after acquisition or physical possession. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The number of countries in which the entity operates as of balance sheet date.
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- Definition 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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