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Leases, User Charges and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Containers | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rental expense |  | $ 10.1 | $ 8.8 | $ 9.9
Rail transportation charges |  | 69.1 | 67.0 | 64.0
Number of containers to be purchased at lease expiration date | 2,000 |  |  |
Total price of containers to be purchased at lease expiration date | 7.8 |  |  |
Leases expiry date | 2014 |  |  |
Transportation Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rental expense |  | $ 10.2 | $ 9.3 | $ 9.4

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