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Quarterly Results Quarterly Results (Unaudited) - Additional Information (Detail) (Chief Executive Officer Retirement Bonus, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Chief Executive Officer Retirement Bonus
 
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events [Line Items]  
Other Labor-related Expenses $ 8us-gaap_OtherLaborRelatedExpenses
/ us-gaap_EffectOfFourthQuarterEventsByTypeAxis
= expd_ChiefExecutiveOfficerRetirementBonusMember