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Business Segment Information - Net Revenues Calculation (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Net Revenues Calculation [Line Items]        
Total revenues $ 1,599,141 $ 1,503,224 $ 3,090,786 $ 2,916,432
Airfreight services 503,213 483,016 986,095 947,935
Ocean freight and ocean services 423,716 380,727 791,091 725,650
Customs brokerage and other services 187,498 167,609 364,300 322,968
Net revenues $ 484,714 [1] $ 471,872 [1] $ 949,300 [1] $ 919,879 [1]
[1] Net revenues are a non-GAAP measure calculated as revenues less directly related operations expenses attributable to the Company's principal services. The Company's management believes that net revenues are a better measure than total revenues when evaluating the Company's operating segment performance since total revenues earned as a freight consolidator include the carriers' charges for carrying the shipment, whereas revenues earned in other capacities include primarily the commissions and fees earned by the Company. Net revenue is one of the Company's primary operational and financial measures and demonstrates the Company's ability to concentrate and leverage purchasing power through effective consolidation of shipments from customers utilizing a variety of transportation carriers and optimal routings.