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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Allocation of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 3,811 | $ 3,872
Acquired | 5 | 0
Currency / Other | (3) | (61)
Ending Balance | 3,813 | 3,811
U.S. Domestic Package |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | 715 | 715
Acquired | 0 | 0
Currency / Other | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | 715 | 715
International Package |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | 417 | 435
Acquired | 2 | 0
Currency / Other | (3) | (18)
Ending Balance | 416 | 417
Supply Chain & Freight |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning Balance | 2,679 | 2,722
Acquired | 3 | 0
Currency / Other | 0 | (43)
Ending Balance | $ 2,682 | $ 2,679

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