Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross-currency swap agreements
Currency Swap [Member]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign currency denominated notes
Foreign Currency Denominated Notes [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Notes [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedges
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets
Estimated Useful Life Of Intangible Assets Table [Table Text Block]
Estimated Useful Life Of Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Summary of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
ND
ND [Member]
ND [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Common stock price per share (in euro per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Period that Tender Offer will remain open (in days)
Tender Offer, Consecutive Trading Days Offer Open
Tender Offer, Consecutive Trading Days Offer Open
Number of shares purchased under the Tender Offer
Business Acquisition, Number of Common Stock Shares Acquired
Business Acquisition, Number of Common Stock Shares Acquired
Percentage of common stock acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
ND acquisition noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Comprehensive gain attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustment to record noncontrolling interest at redemption value
Noncontrolling Interest, Redemption Value Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Redemption Value Adjustment
Adjustments for shares purchased, net of currency adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Ending balance
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
CSPS
Christian Salvesen Pension Scheme [Member]
Christian Salvesen Pension Scheme [Member]
TDGPS
TDG Pension Scheme [Member]
TDG Pension Scheme [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
German Pension Plan
GERMANY
French, Italian, Dutch, Belgian, Polish, German, Indian and Sri Lankan Benefit Plans
French, Italian, Dutch, Belgian, Polish, German, Indian and Sri Lankan Benefit Plans [Member]
French, Italian, Dutch, Belgian, Polish, German, Indian and Sri Lankan Benefit Plans [Member]
UK Pension Plan
UNITED KINGDOM
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Matching Assets
Matching Assets [Member]
Matching Assets [Member]
Growth Assets
Growth Assets [Member]
Growth Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash [Member]
Restricted Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Expected future amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Potential Discount Rate Increase (Decrease) (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Potential Discount Rate Increase (Decrease)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Potential Discount Rate Increase (Decrease)
Impact of discount rate increase (decrease)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Impact of Discount Rate Increase (Decrease), Value
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Impact of Discount Rate Increase (Decrease), Value
Target plan asset allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Target plan asset allocation, notional exposure for synthetic equity exposure (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations, Notional Exposure for Synthetic Equity Exposure
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations, Notional Exposure for Synthetic Equity Exposure
Target plan asset allocation acceptable deviation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation Acceptable Deviation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation Acceptable Deviation
Percentage of actuarial liability sensitivities hedged
Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage of Plan Assets Hedged
Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage of Plan Assets Hedged
Common Stock Held in Plan Assets (in shares)
Defined Benefit Plan, Common Stock Held in Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Common Stock Held in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Funded Status:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Funded status at June 30, 2015
Funded Status Recognized in Balance Sheet:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Employee benefit obligations
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Benefit Obligations
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans, Employee Benefit Obligations
Total liability at June 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net actuarial (gain) loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Total, before tax effects
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation gains, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Unrealized losses on cash flow and net investment hedges, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Change in defined benefit plans liability, tax effect
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer lists and relationships
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member]
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member]
Carrier relationships
Carrier Relationships [Member]
Carrier Relationships [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
New Breed Logistics
New Breed Logistics [Member]
New Breed Logistics [Member]
Pacer International
Pacer International [Member]
Pacer International [Member]
Trade name covenants
Trade Name Covenants [Member]
Trade Name Covenants [Member]
Trademarks/trade names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Contractual customer relationships
Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Non-contractual customer relationships
Non Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Non Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Prepaid and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Income tax receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Income Tax Receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Income Tax Receivable
Deferred tax assets, current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets, Current
Restricted cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Restricted Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Restricted Cash
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Fair value of intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Contractual customer relationships liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangible Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangible Liability
Deferred tax assets, long-term
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued salaries and wages
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Salaries And Wages
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Salaries and Wages
Accrued expenses
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Interest rate swap liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Deferred tax liabilities, non-current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Employee benefit obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefit Obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefit Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Noncontrolling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Goodwill
Goodwill
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Expected effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Shares underlying the conversion of preferred stock to common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock
Shares underlying the conversion of the convertible senior notes
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Shares underlying warrants to purchase common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Shares underlying stock options to purchase common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Exercise Of Stock Options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Exercise Of Stock Options
Shares underlying restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Antidilutive shares excluded from the computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Diluted Weighted Shares Outstanding
Basic common shares outstanding plus incremental shares attributable to potentially dilutive securities.
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Transportation
Transportation [Member]
Transportation [Member]
Logistics
Contract Logistics [Member]
Contract Logistics [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Contract termination
Contract Termination [Member]
Facilities
Facility Closing [Member]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
From ND Acquisition
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Charges Incurred
Restructuring Charges
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Ending balance
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Right to receive price per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition Conversion Of Shares Into Cash Per Share
Business Acquisition Conversion Of Shares Into Cash Per Share
Exchange ratio per share
Exchange Ratio
Exchange Ratio
Base line share price (in usd per share)
Baseline Share Price
Baseline Share Price
Payment period of purchase consideration
Acquisition Installment Payment Period
Acquisition Installment Payment Period
Total consideration paid
Cash consideration for acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business acquisition, equity interest issued or issuable
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Business acquisition, equity interest issued or issuable, number of shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Common stock price per share (in usd per share)
Total tax deductible goodwill
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior notes due 2022
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior notes due 2021
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Senior notes due 2019
Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
Euro private placement notes due 2020
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2020 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2020 [Member]
Euro private placement notes due 2019
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2019 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2019 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes
Euro Private Placement Notes [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes [Member]
Asset financing
Asset Finance Debt [Member]
Asset Finance Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, interest rates (as a percentage)
Revolving Credit Facility Interest Rate
Revolving Credit Facility Interest Rate
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Convertible senior notes, interest rates (as a percentage)
Convertible Senior Notes Interest Rate
Interest rate on the convertible senior notes.
Capital leases for equipment, interest rates (as a percentage)
Capital Lease For Equipment Interest Rate
Interest rate on capital leases for equipment
Revolving credit facility, term (months)
Revolving Credit Facility Term
Revolving Credit Facility Term
Term (months)
Debt Instrument, Term
Convertible senior notes, term (months)
Convertible Senior Notes Term
The term (in months) of the convertible senior notes.
Capital leases for equipment, term (months)
Capital Leases For Equipment Term
The term (in months) of capital leases for equipment
Revolving credit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Capital leases for equipment
Capital Lease Obligations
Plus: unamortized premium on senior notes due 2019
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Plus: unamortized fair value adjustment on Euro private placement notes
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Adjustment
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Adjustment
Less: unamortized discount on convertible senior notes
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Less: current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Illiquid credit
Fixed Income Securities, Illiquid Credit [Member]
Fixed Income Securities, Illiquid Credit [Member]
Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair Value of Plan Assets Beginning Balance
From ND acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Actual return on assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets [Abstract]
Assets held at end of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Assets sold during the period
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period
Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases
Sales
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales
Fair Value of Plan Assets Ending Balance
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Vehicles, trailers and tankers
Vehicles [Member]
Rail cars, containers and chassis
Rails Cars, Containers and Chassis [Member]
Rails Cars, Containers and Chassis [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office and warehouse equipment
Office and Warehouse Equipment [Member]
Office and Warehouse Equipment [Member]
Computer software and equipment
Computer Software and Equipment [Member]
Computer Software and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total Property and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Atlantic Central Logistics
Atlantic Central Logistics [Member]
Atlantic Central Logistics [Member]
Intangible assets acquired
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options, Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options, Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options, Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options, Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options, Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Options, Exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, at end of period (in usd per share)
Options, weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date fair Value, Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date fair Value, Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercised, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercised, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date fair Value, Forfeited(in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at end of period (in usd per share)
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date fair Value, Exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Restricted Stock Units, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Units, shares at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Restricted Stock Units, shares, Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Restricted Stock Units, shares, Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Restricted Stock Units, shares, Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Restricted Stock Units, shares at end of period (in shares)
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value at end of period (in usd per share)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Provisions for allowance for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Accretion of debt
Accretion Expense
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss on conversion of debt
Gain (Loss) On Conversion Of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Conversion of Debt
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Loss on foreign currency transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Changes In Assets And Liabilities Net Of Effects Of Acquisitions [Abstract]
Changes In Assets And Liabilities Net Of Effects Of Acquisitions [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Prepaid expense and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Cash flows used by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Loss on forward contract related to acquisition
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Payment for purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities
Cash flows used by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from common stock offerings
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from preferred stock offerings
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payment for equity issuance costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payment for debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Repayment of borrowings on revolving credit facility
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayment of acquired debt
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from asset financing debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payments of asset financing debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payment for cash held as collateral in lending arrangement
Payment For Cash Held As Collateral In Lending Arrangement
Payment For Cash Held As Collateral In Lending Arrangement
Receipt of cash held as collateral in lending arrangement
Proceeds From Cash Held As Collateral In Lending Arrangement
Proceeds From Cash Held As Collateral In Lending Arrangement
Payments of notes payable and capital leases
Repayments of Notes Payable
Bank overdrafts
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Bank Overdrafts
Transfer to restricted cash for tender offer
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash
Net increase in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash received from income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Equity portion of acquisition purchase price
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Amount Of Purchase Price
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Amount Of Purchase Price
Equity issued upon conversion of debt
Debt Conversion, Equity Issued, Value
Debt Conversion, Equity Issued, Value
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating leases, future minimum payments due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, next twelve months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in two years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in three years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due in four years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating leases, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Number of owner-operators
Number Of Owner Operators
Number of Owner Operators
Number of claims heard by court
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Amount claimed
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Number of class actions related to remaining claimants
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenues
Operating expenses
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]
Cost of transportation and services
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Direct operating expense
Direct Operating Costs
Sales, general and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Other expense
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss before income tax benefit
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit
Net loss
Cumulative preferred dividends
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss available to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic loss per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net loss (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted loss per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net loss (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Logistics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)
Tax benefit
Warrant
Warrant [Member]
RSUs - subject to service conditions
Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service and Performance Conditions [Member]
Performances-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service and Performance Conditions [Member]
RSUs - subject to service and market conditions
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Market Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Market Conditions [Member]
PRSUs - subject to service, market and performance conditions
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service, Market and Performance Based Conditions [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service, Market And Performance Based Conditions
PRSUs - subject to service and performance conditions
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Performance Based Conditions [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Performance Based Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Options, vested and exercisable, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Options, vested and exercisable, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options, exercised, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Restricted stock units, vested, fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Restricted stock units, outstanding (in shares)
Restricted Stock Units, shares, Vested (in shares)
Unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation cost, amount not deemed probable
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized, Amount Not Deemed Probable
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Not Deemed Probable
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade name
Sales, general and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Accelerated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accelerated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accelerated Amortization
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage Of Credit Losses Reimbursed To Freight Forwarding By Independently Owned Stations
Percentage Of Credit Losses Reimbursed To Freight Forwarding By Independently Owned Stations
Percentage Of Credit Losses Reimbursed To Freight Forwarding By Independently Owned Stations
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected Benefit Obligation Beginning Balance
From ND acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Projected Benefit Obligation Ending Balance
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of customers (more than)
Number of Customers
Number of Customers
Number of employees (over)
Entity Number of Employees
Number of locations where the entity operates
Number Of Locations
Number Of Locations
Number of countries in which entity operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Area of Real Estate Property
Area of Real Estate Property
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Working capital adjustment
Consideration Transferred, Working Capital Adjustment
Consideration Transferred, Working Capital Adjustment
Business combination, consideration transferred, shares of stock
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value in Statement of Financial Position
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Gains and Losses Recognized on the Balance Sheet for Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Obligations
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series C Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Employee Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of $2.9 tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Transfer to restore redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value
Exercise of warrants and stock options and other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Exercise of warrants and stock options and other
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercised
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercised
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (in shares)
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion, Number
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion, Number
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock
Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Upon Conversion Value
Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Upon Conversion Value
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of issuance costs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions, (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Noncontrolling interest from acquisition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of senior notes, net of tax (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of senior notes, net of tax
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Dividend paid
Dividends, Cash
Stock compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options
Ending Balance (in shares)
Ending Balance
BTT
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc. [Member]
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc. [Member]
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Operating income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Net loss available to common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Loss per common share
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Definite-lived intangibles:
Definite Lived Intangibles [Abstract]
Definite Lived Intangibles [Abstract]
Customer lists and relationships
Finite-Lived Customer Lists, Gross
Trade name
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Carrier relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Carrier Relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Carrier Relationships
Other intangible assets
Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Less: Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total Identifiable Intangible Assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
2015
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Two
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Two
2017
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Three
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Three
2018
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Four
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Four
2019
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Five
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Five
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Acquisition earnout liability
Other Liabilities, Earn Out Liability Related to Acquisition, Current
Other Liabilities, Earn Out Liability Related to Acquisition, Current
Current portion of interest rate swap liability
Derivative Liability, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities, Current, Other
Other Current Liabilities, Current, Other
Total Other Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
UX Specialized Logistics
UX Specialized Logistics [Member]
UX Specialized Logistics [Member]
Accrued value-added tax and other taxes
Accrued Value Added Tax and Other Taxes, Current
Accrued Value Added Tax and Other Taxes, Current
Accrued estimated litigation liabilities
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued purchased services
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued insurance claims
Accrued Insurance, Current
Accrued transportation and facility charges
Accrued Facility Charges, Current
Accrued Facility Charges, Current
Accrued equipment costs
Accrued Container And Railcar Costs
The accrued container and railcar costs.
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Expenses Current
Other Accrued Expenses Current
Total Accrued Expenses, Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash, current
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10.1 and $9.8, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Deferred tax asset, current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net of $88.1 and $47.3 in accumulated depreciation, respectively
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $113.4 and $74.6 in accumulated amortization, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred tax asset, long-term
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Restricted cash, long-term
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total long-term assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued salaries and wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued expenses, other
Current maturities of long-term debt
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Senior notes
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Convertible senior notes
Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Revolving credit facility and other long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liability, long-term
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Employee benefit obligations
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Convertible perpetual preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 73,035 and 73,335 of Series A and 562,525 and 0 of Series C shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 95,332,765 and 77,421,683 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets on a Weighted-Average Basis
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Long-term debt, amount redeemed in period
Long-term Debt, Redemptions in Period, Amount
Long-term Debt, Redemptions in Period, Amount
Long-term Debt
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to the Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation gains, net of tax effect of $0.0, $0.0, $0.0 and $0.0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized losses on cash flow and net investment hedges, net of tax effect of $0.0, $0.0, $0.0 and $0.0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Change in defined benefit plans liability, net of tax effect of $(2.9), $0.0, $(2.9) and $0.0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Less: Other comprehensive gain attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive gain attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Summary of Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
First payment
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Second payment
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Performance Stock Award
Performance Based Award [Member]
Performance Based Award [Member]
Percentage of Awards Paid
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Awards Paid
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Awards Paid
Period Before Payment (in months)
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Period Before Payment
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Period Before Payment
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Cash consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash
Liability for performance share settlement
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Repayment of indebtedness
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Repayment of Debt
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Repayment of Debt
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Cash acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Acquired
Total consideration
Revenue from acquiree included in Company's results
Operating income from acquiree included in Company's results
Summary of Property and Equipment
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of period
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impact of foreign exchange translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Litigation liability adjustments, net of tax
Goodwill, Adjustments Due To Litigation Liability
Goodwill, Adjustments Due to Litigation Liability
Other adjustments
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill at end of period
Amended Credit Agreement
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Convertible senior notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Unsecured debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Equity
Equity [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Treasury Rate
Treasury Rate [Member]
Treasury Rate [Member]
Federal Republic of Germany comparable government bond rate
Federal Republic of Germany comparable government bond rate [Member]
Federal Republic of Germany comparable government bond rate [Member]
French government bond rate
French government bond rate [Member]
French government bond rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Debt instrument, premium percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Percentage
Total unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Convertible debt, redemption terms, redemption price as percent of principal amount to be redeemed (as a percent)
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Redemption Price As Percent Of Principal Amount To Be Redeemed
For convertible debt which is redeemable by the company, this represents the redemption price as a percent of principal amount to be redeemed.
Convertible debt, redemption terms, make whole premium payment, discount rate (as a percentage)
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Make Whole Premium Payment Discount Rate
For convertible debt which is redeemable by the company, this represents the discount rate used to determine the amount of "make whole premium" payment in the event of redemption.
Percent added to reference rate in effect from time to time to set the interest rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Redemption price (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Percent of principal amount available to be redeemed with proceeds from equity offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Terms, Redemption, Percent of Principal Amount with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Terms, Redemption, Percent of Principal Amount with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Redemption price with proceeds from equity offerings (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Terms, Redemption Price with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Terms, Redemption Price with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Minimum amount of debt outstanding (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Terms of Conversion, Minimum Amount of Debt Outstanding, Percent
Debt Instrument, Terms of Conversion, Minimum Amount of Debt Outstanding, Percent
Notice period required for change of control after occurrence (in days)
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Change of Control
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Change of Control
Notice period required for early redemption (in business days)
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Early Redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Early Redemption
Minimum period after publication of early redemption notice for shareholders to exercise options (in business days)
Debt Instrument, Minimum Period After Publication of Early Redemption Notice for Shareholders to Exercise Options
Debt Instrument, Minimum Period After Publication of Early Redemption Notice for Shareholders to Exercise Options
Maximum Leverage Ratio Required for Debt Covenant (less than or equal to)
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio Required
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio Required
Required indebtedness ratio (less than or equal to)
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Term (years)
Secured revolving loan credit agreement amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Increase in principal amount of credit agreement
Increase Decrease In Principal Amount
Increase Decrease In Principal Amount
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Undrawn commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Fixed charge coverage ratio (not less than)
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt conversion, shares issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt conversion, amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Gain (loss) on conversion of debt
Convertible debt, conversion rate, shares per $1000 in principal amount (in shares)
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Shares Per Principal Amount One
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Shares Per Principal Amount One
Convertible debt, conversion rate, principal amount increment
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Principal Amount Increment
Represents the principal amount increment used to determine the number of shares received in the event of a conversion of convertible debt.
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price (in usd per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Convertible debt, redemption terms, common stock market price as a percent of the conversion price
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Common Stock Market Price As Percent Of Conversion Price
For convertible debt which may be redeemed by the company, this represents the minimum common stock market price as a percent of the conversion price before the company may redeem.
Threshold trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Threshold consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Accounts receivable, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Identifiable intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Foreign currency transaction and remeasurement gains/(losses)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Schedule of Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense
Schedule Of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Vehicles, trailers and tankers
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Expected Employer Contributions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year [Abstract]
2015
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Expected Benefit Payments:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2020 - 2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Selected Financial Data for Each of Operating Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Purchased Common Shares
Common Class A [Member]
Purchased Securities
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Number of Investment Agreements entered into
Number of Investment Agreements
Number of Investment Agreements
Series A Preferred stock, shares issued
Series A Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Shares issued, price per share (in usd per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Proceeds from issuance of private placement
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Aggregate common shares issued upon conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Shares Issued upon Conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Shares Issued upon Conversion
Aggregated purchase price
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Purchase Price
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Purchase Price
Net proceeds from issuance of Purchased Securities, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Issuance Costs
Conversion price (in usd per share)
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price
Common stock, price per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Price per Share
Common Stock, Price per Share
Allocated intrinsic value
Convertible Preferred Stock, Nonredeemable or Redeemable, Issuer Option, Value
Dividend rate (as a percent)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Policy [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets with Definite Lives
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrued Expenses, Other
Other Accrued Liabilities Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Accrued Liabilities Policy [Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Foreign currency forward contract
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Nonderivatives designated as hedges, notional amount
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments
Forward Exchange Rate (in usd per euro)
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Derivative, Amount Settled
Derivative, Amount Settled
Derivative, Amount Settled
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange forward
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Amortizable Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Assumed average market price per share exercise of warrants treasury method (in usd per share)
Assumed Average Market Price Per Share Exercise Of Treasury Method
The assumed average market price per share used when calculating the dilutive impact on earnings per share using the Treasury method.
Value-added tax receivables
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current
Miscellaneous receivables
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current, Other
Other Assets, Current, Other
Total Other Current Assets
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Government
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Government and credit - commingled funds
Fixed Income Securities, Government and Credit - Commingled Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Securities, Government and Credit - Commingled Funds [Member]
Equity
Equity Contract [Member]
Interest rate
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Risk parity
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Risk Parity [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Risk Parity [Member]
Dynamic asset allocation
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Dynamic Asset Allocation [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Dynamic Asset Allocation [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Percentage of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Not designated as hedges
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other current liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Total Notional Amount of Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments
Notional Amount of Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments
Notional Amount of Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments
Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Total Fair Value of Derivative and Nonderivatives
Derivative and Nonderivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative and Nonderivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Euro private placement notes due 2020
Money market funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability
Senior notes
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Estimated amortization expense 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization expense 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization expense 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization expense 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Software Development
Software Development [Member]
Net book value of capitalized internally-developed software
Depreciation
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization