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Other liabilities - Unfavorable contracts (Details) - Unfavorable contracts - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross carrying amount | $ (66) | $ (66) | $ (66)
Accumulated amortization | 59 | 58 | $ 39
Finite-lived Intangible Liabilities [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Net carrying amount, beginning balance | (8) | (27) |
Amortization of unfavorable contracts | 1 | 19 |
Net carrying amount, ending balance | $ (7) | $ (8) |

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