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Other liabilities - Future amortization of unfavorable contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Weighted average remaining amortization period | 6 years 9 months |  |
Unfavorable contracts |  |  |
Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
2021 | $ 1 |  |
2022 | 1 |  |
2023 | 1 |  |
2024 | 1 |  |
2025 and thereafter | 3 |  |
Total | $ 7 | $ 8 | $ 27

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