Debt - Trade Securitization Program (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017
XPO Collections Designated Activity Company Limited \| Affiliated Entity \| European Trade Receivables Securitization Program
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Trade securitization program, term	3 years	3 years

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