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Leases, User Charges and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 12, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rental expense |  | $ 8.8 | $ 9.9 | $ 8.0
Rail transportation charges |  | 67.0 | 64.0 | 54.0
Number of containers to be purchased at lease expiration date | 4,097 |  |  |
Total price of containers to be purchased at lease expiration date | 14.9 |  |  |
Leases expiry date | 2013 |  |  |
Transportation Costs |  |  |  |
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rental expense |  | $ 9.3 | $ 9.4 | $ 9.3

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