Common stock, cash paid for dividends (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other occupancy
Cost of Other Property Operating Expense
Range [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Estimated future employer contributions to defined benefit plan, current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year
Expected costs remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Income Tax Benefit from Transformation Strategy Costs
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Restructuring Costs
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Restructuring Costs
International Pension Benefits
Foreign Plan [Member]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
U.S. Domestic Package
US Domestic Package [Member]
US Domestic Package
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Translation adjustment, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
2.400% senior notes
2.40% senior notes Due 2026 [Member]
2.40% senior notes [Member]
Currency / Other
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) And Other
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) And Other
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment recognized during the construction period of build-to-suit financing arrangement
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Guarantee amount (up to)
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Results of Operations
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Commercial paper
Short-Term Debt
Pension and postretirement benefit contributions
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Fit to Serve
Fit to Serve [Member]
Fit to Serve
Stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Total Equity for Controlling Interests
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Facility notes and bonds
Facility notes and bonds Due 2029 through 2045 [Member]
Facility Notes and Bonds [Member]
Number of buildings closed
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Closed
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Closed
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Licenses
Licensing Agreements [Member]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Cost incurred
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
5.500% notes
Pound Sterling Notes 5 Point 5 Percent Due 2031 [Member]
Pound Sterling Notes 5 Point 5 Percent [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2026
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2026 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Commodity asset
Commodity Asset
Commodity Asset
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity Note [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Fuel
Fuel Costs
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Amortization of assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
4.450% senior notes
4.450% senior notes Due 2030 [Member]
4.450% senior notes Due 2030
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
International Package
International Package [Member]
International Package
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Build-To-Suit Facility
Build-To-Suit Facility [Member]
Build-To-Suit Facility
Amount contributed to company- sponsored benefit plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Name
Measure Name
Separation costs
Restructuring Reserve
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2029
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2029 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Expiring In 2029
Number of countries and territories in which service is rendered
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Maximum term over hedging exposures to the variability of cash flow
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge
Current maturities of operating leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Commercial paper program, authorized to borrow
Commercial Paper Program, Authorized To Borrow
Debt Instrument, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Interest on lease obligations
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Multi-employer plans, withdrawal obligation, fair value
Multi-employer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Fair Value Disclosure
Multi-employer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Long-term contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pound Sterling notes
Pound Sterling notes [Member]
Pound Sterling Notes [Member]
Total Assets
Assets
Assets
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
U.S. Commercial Paper Program
U.S. Commercial Paper Program [Member]
U.S. Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Number of employees receiving stock options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Number Of Grantees
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Number Of Grantees
Entity Address, City
Entity Address, City or Town
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other segment item
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Purchased transportation
Purchased Transportation
Purchased Transportation
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Compensation and benefits
Severance Costs
Finance lease costs:
Finance Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Cost
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Total Transformation Strategy Costs
Transformation cost
Restructuring Costs
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Provisions for doubtful receivables
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
PEO
PEO [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Sales and maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
U.S
U.S. Pension Benefits
UNITED STATES
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
3.750% senior notes
3.750% senior notes Due 2047 [Member]
3.750% senior notes [Member]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Beginning of period
End of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Facility Closing
Facility Closing [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Class B common stock
Class B common stock
Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Designated as hedging
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Restricted Performance Units (RPUs)
Restricted Performance Units (RPUs) [Member]
Restricted Performance Units (RPUs)
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Investment income and other
Investment Income And Other
Investment Income And Other
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred compensation obligations
Compensation and Benefits Trust
TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY COSTS
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
3.400% senior notes
3.400% senior notes Due 2029 [Member]
3.400% senior notes Due 2029 [Member]
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
City Area Code
City Area Code
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
6.200% senior notes
6.20% senior notes due 2038 [Member]
6.20% Senior Notes [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
1.500% senior notes
1.500% Euro Senior Notes Due 2032 [Member]
1.500% Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net cash from operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Franchise rights
Franchise Rights [Member]
Technology equipment
Technology Equipment [Member]
Change in non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Total lease costs
Lease, Cost
Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Goodwill
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Goodwill
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Lease Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Impairment charges on property plant and equipment
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Gross Amounts Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Assets held for sale
Asset, Held-for-Sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
International
Non-US [Member]
5.600% senior notes
5.600% Senior Notes Due 2064 [Member]
5.600% Senior Notes Due 2064
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Total finance lease costs
Finance Lease, Cost
Finance Lease, Cost
Remaining principal amount outstanding
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Remaining Principal Amount Outstanding
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Remaining Principal Amount Outstanding
Total Other expenses
Other Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and finance leases
Less: current maturities
Debt, Current
Entity Address, State
Entity Address, State or Province
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Votes per common share
Votes per common share
Votes per common share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
3.400% senior notes
3.40% senior notes Due 2046 [Member]
3.40% senior notes [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions
Accrued Group Welfare And Retirement Plan Contributions
Accrued Group Welfare And Retirement Plan Contributions
Cost incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Number Of Aircraft Leases
Number Of Aircraft Leases
Number Of Aircraft Leases
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Property, plant and equipment and finance lease right-of-use asset, gross
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Repayments of long-term borrowings
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Cost
Trademarks, patents and other
Trademarks, Patents, And Other [Member]
Trademarks, patents, and other [Member] [Member]
Capitalized software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Supplier finance program, obligation, sold to financial institutions
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Sold To Financial Institutions
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Sold To Financial Institutions
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable, Net
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
Postemployment Retirement Benefits [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Export
Export [Member]
Export
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Total debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Stockholders Equity Note [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Common stock purchases
Common stock purchases
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Forwarding
Forwarding [Member]
Forwarding
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Schedule of Stockholders Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Finance lease obligations
Finance lease obligations
Finance Lease, Liability
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions
Short-term contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Change in other
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Other investing activities
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Chinese Renminbi
China, Yuan Renminbi
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Net Periodic Cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Plant equipment
Plant Equipment [Member]
Plant Equipment [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Self-insurance reserves
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
2.500% senior notes
2.500% senior notes Due 2029 [Member]
2.500% senior notes Due 2029 [Member]
Entity Address, Street Address
Entity Address, Address Line One
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Non-Current Operating Leases
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
5.150% senior notes
5.150% Senior Notes Due 2034 [Member]
5.150% Senior Notes Due 2034
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
After-Tax Transformation Strategy Costs
Transformation Strategy Cost
Transformation Strategy Cost
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
1% Senior Notes due 2028
Senior Notes 1% Due 2028 [Member]
Senior Notes 1% Due 2028 [Member]
Gross Amounts Presented in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Classes of common stock
Classes Of Common Stock, Number
Classes Of Common Stock, Number
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Pre-tax gains related to cash flow hedges that are currently deferred in AOCI and are expected to be reclassified to income within twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months
Compensation
Compensation Expense, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold
Property Lease Guarantee
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Customer relationships
Customer Lists [Member]
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
5.300% senior notes
5.300% senior notes Due 2050 [Member]
5.300% senior notes Due 2050
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Table]
Earnings Per Share
Benefits
Employee Benefits and Share-Based Compensation
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Compensation and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Deferred Income Tax Assets
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Purchases of marketable securities
Payments to Acquire Investments
Total Operating Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Floating-rate senior notes
Floating Rate Senior Notes 4 Due 2049 through 2075 [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Notes 4 Due 2049 through 2075
Supply Chain Solutions ("SCS")
Supply Chain Solutions [Member]
Supply Chain Solutions
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Euro Senior Notes
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
International Package
International Package 1 [Member]
International Package [Member]
Unallocated items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Long term debt
Other non-current liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Next Day Air
Next Day Air [Member]
Next Day Air
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
4.650% senior notes
4.650% Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
4.650% Senior Notes Due 2030
Deferred
Deferred [Member]
Deferred [Member]
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Aplicable Margin
Aplicable Margin [Member]
Aplicable Margin
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification to earnings
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Building and leasehold improvements
Building And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Building And Leasehold Improvements
Prior service costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Equity Award [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Other (gains) losses
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Principal Amount
Face value of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Expected dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Aircraft(1)
Air Transportation Equipment [Member]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued wages and withholdings
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
3.625% senior notes
3.625% senior notes Due 2042 [Member]
3.625% senior notes [Member]
Payments for restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Revenue
Revenue [Member]
Revenue [Member]
Supplier Finance Programs
Supplier Finance Programs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplier Finance Programs, Policy
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Stock award plans
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Hedged Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Hedged Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Current period changes in fair value, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Tariff refund request
Unusual Or Infrequent Item, Or Both, Tariffs, Requested Refund Amount
Unusual Or Infrequent Item, Or Both, Tariffs, Requested Refund Amount
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Parent [Member]
Number of credit agreements
Number Of Credit Agreements
Number Of Credit Facilities
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Senior notes
Senior Notes [Member]
DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Release of valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Finance lease
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and related activities, term (less than)
Restructuring And Related Activities, Term
Restructuring And Related Activities, Term
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Other expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedge Adjustments
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Carrying Amount of Hedged Liabilities
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Class A common stock
Class A common stock
Common Class A [Member]
Vested portion of restricted shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Restricted Stock
Ground
Ground [Member]
Ground
U.S. Domestic Package Segment
U.S. Domestic Package Segment [Member]
U.S. Domestic Package Segment
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
International Segment
International Segment [Member]
International Segment
Long-term debt fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term lease costs
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Net Amounts if Right of Offset had been Applied
Derivative Asset, Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, after Offset and Deduction
Total Shareowners' Equity
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Transformation Strategy
Transformation Strategy [Member]
Transformation Strategy
5.125% notes
Pound Sterling Notes 5 Point 125 Percent Due 2050 [Member]
Pound Sterling Notes 5 Point 13 Percent [Member]
Document Type
Document Type
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Cargo and Other
Cargo [Member]
Cargo
Net Amounts if Right of Offset had been Applied
Derivative Liability, Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, after Offset and Deduction
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Non-derivative Instruments in Net Investment Hedging Relationships
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Total amount of income presented in the statement of income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Domestic Plan
Domestic Plan [Member]
Issuances of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Variable lease costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
5.200% senior notes
5.200% senior notes Due 2040 [Member]
5.200% senior notes Due 2040
Number of buildings identified for closure in future periods
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Identified For Closure In Future Periods
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Identified For Closure In Future Periods
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Impairment of finite lived intangible assets, after tax
Impairment Of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, After Tax
Impairment Of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, After Tax
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Number of buildings permanently closed
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Buildings Permanently Closed
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Buildings Permanently Closed
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Foreign Commercial Paper Program
Foreign Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Foreign Commercial Paper Program [Member]
5.050% senior notes
5.050% Senior Notes Due 2053 [Member]
5.050% Senior Notes Due 2053
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
1.500% Senior Notes due 2032
Senior Notes 1.500% Due 2032 [Member]
Senior Notes 1.500% Due 2032 [Member]
Weighted average shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Vehicles
Vehicles [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
5.500% senior notes
5.500% Senior Notes Due 2054 [Member]
5.500% Senior Notes Due 2054
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
CNMC
National Markets and Competition Commission [Member]
National Markets and Competition Commission [Member]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
3.050% senior notes
3.050% senior notes Due 2027 [Member]
3.050% senior notes [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Other operating activities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Change in unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Accounts receivable, Net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement benefit expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Total Other Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Logistics
Logistic [Member]
Logistic
Common stock purchases(1)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Number of defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
4.875% senior notes
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2033
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI
Schedule of Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Earnings [Table]
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Weighed average exercise (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Accrued wages and withholdings
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Current period changes in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Equity [Text Block]
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs and Maintenance
Repairs and Maintenance
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
7.620% debentures
Debentures 7 Point 62 Percent Due 2030 [Member]
Debentures 7 Point 62 Percent Due 2030 [Member]
Net Income
Net Income
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Global Freight Forwarding (GFF)
Global Freight Forwarding (GFF) [Member]
Global Freight Forwarding (GFF)
Construction-in-progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Shareowners' Equity:
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Network Reconfiguration and Efficiency Reimagined
Network Reconfiguration And Efficiency Reimagined [Member]
Network Reconfiguration And Efficiency Reimagined
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
3.400% senior notes
3.400% senior notes Due 2049 [Member]
3.400% senior notes [Member]
Purchases of common stock
Purchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Nonqualified Stock Options
Nonqualified Stock Options [Member]
Nonqualified Stock Options [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Operating Profit
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Gain on disposal of property plant and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Hong Kong Dollar
Hong Kong, Dollars
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Number of buildings closed permanently
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Closed Permanently
Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Buildings Closed Permanently
Canadian Dollar
Canada, Dollars
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Expected life (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Impairment of finite lived intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
6.050% senior notes
6.050% Senior Notes Due 2065 [Member]
6.050% Senior Notes Due 2065
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Cash collections not yet remitted
Factoring Agreement, Cash Collections Not Yet Remitted
Factoring Agreement, Cash Collections Not Yet Remitted
Healthcare Logistics and Distribution ("HLD")
Healthcare Logistics and Distribution ("HLD") [Member]
Healthcare Logistics and Distribution ("HLD")
Self-insurance reserves
Increase (Decrease) in Self Insurance Reserve
Shares excluded from diluted earnings per share that may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options because such effect would be antidilutive (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Lessee, finance lease and operating lease, lease not yet commenced, amount
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Multiemployer plans, payment term
Multiemployer Plans, Payment Term
Multiemployer Plans, Payment Term
Less: Treasury stock (0.1 shares in 2026 and 2025)
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Net cash used in financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Denominator for basic earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, property, plant and equipment
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Proceeds From Sale Of Property, Plant, And Equipment
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Proceeds From Sale Of Property, Plant, And Equipment
Domestic
Domestic [Member]
Domestic
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Noncash transactions:
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Operating Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Reclassification to earnings, tax effect
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
4.250% senior notes
4.250% Senior Notes Due 2049 [Member]
4.250% Senior Notes Due 2049 [Member]
British Pound Sterling
United Kingdom, Pounds
Other Pension Income (Expense)
Other Pension Income (Expense)
Other Pension Income (Expense)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
5.950% senior notes
5.950% Senior Notes Due 2055 [Member]
5.950% Senior Notes Due 2055
Number of shares granted in period (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Amounts outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Transformation 2.0
Transformation 2.0 [Member]
Transformation 2.0
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Dividends
Payments of Dividends
5.250% senior notes
5.250% Senior Notes Due 2035 [Member]
5.250% Senior Notes Due 2035
Voluntary Separation Plan
Voluntary Separation Plan [Member]
Voluntary Separation Plan
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Reconciliation
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
4.875% senior notes
4.875% senior notes Due 2040 [Member]
4.875% senior notes [Member]
Maximum capacity
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Maximum Capacity
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Maximum Capacity
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Other
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Revolving credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Investment income and other
Investment Income, Net
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Common stock purchases (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Common stock issuances
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Dividends, common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Stock
1.000% senior notes
1.000% Euro Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
1.000% Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Multiemployer plans, withdrawal obligation, present value
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Present Value
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Present Value
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation