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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 13,521 $ 13,071 $ 40,462 $ 39,556
Operating Income (Loss) 1,804 766 5,126 4,125
U.S. Domestic Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 8,254 7,861 24,766 23,923
Operating Income (Loss) 1,186 129 3,403 2,258
International Package
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 3,017 2,943 9,057 8,923
Operating Income (Loss) 417 449 1,220 1,311
Supply Chain & Freight
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,250 2,267 6,639 6,710
Operating Income (Loss) $ 201 $ 188 $ 503 $ 556