Leases - Schedule of Depreciation Expense for Underlying Assets under Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases	$ 182,906	$ 176,160

Depreciation expense for underlying assets under operating leases.

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