Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for credit losses
Charges to allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Estimated net working capital adjustments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Estimated Working Capital
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Estimated Working Capital
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Dividends paid on common stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Expense and Other Financing Costs, Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Borrowings of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings related to fair value or cash flow hedges excluded from assessment of hedge effectiveness
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Location and Amount of Gains (Losses) on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their impact is anti-dilutive or their performance conditions have not been met (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Marine
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Working capital adjustment paid to seller
Working capital adjustment paid to seller
Business Combination, Working Capital Adjustment Payable (Receivable)
Business Combination, Working Capital Adjustment Payable (Receivable)
Reversal of valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Share price (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Total debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Short-term derivative assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Revenue:
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Level 1 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Asset
Revenue from date of acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Non-current income tax, net and other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Income Tax and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
The net change during the reporting period in amount due for income taxes and other long-term liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet.
Benefit related to sale of business
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Amount
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Proceeds from sale of business, net of divested cash
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Uncertain tax position benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Recoveries of credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Discrete income tax benefit
Discrete income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
2016 Tax Year
Tax Year 2016 [Member]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of a business
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Percent of amount due to sellers to be released
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Percent Of Liabilities To Be Released
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Percent Of Liabilities To Be Released
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Derivative Liability, Current
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Document Type
Document Type
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Customer deposits
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense, and Other Finance Costs
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Schedule of Revenue, Gross Profit and Income from Operations by Segment
Reconciliation Of Revenue, Gross Profit, Income From Operations, Depreciation And Amortization And Capital Expenditures By Segment To Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of revenue, gross profit, income from operations, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures for each reportable segment.
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
Write-off of uncollectible receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Concentration of credit risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Schedule of Income Tax Provision and the Respective Effective Income Tax Rates
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) and Effective Income Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of income tax expense and effective income tax rate attributable to continuing operations.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Credit Facility
Line of Credit [Member]
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Revenue
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Notional value of commodity contracts (in barrels)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Loss (gain) on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
World Fuel shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Impact of Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value and their Locations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Net derivative liability positions with credit contingent features
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Schedule of Derivative Instruments at Fair Value and Their Locations on the Balance Sheets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of a business (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Liquid Fuel Business
Liquid Fuel Business [Member]
Liquid Fuel Business
Cash collateral with counterparties
Increase (Decrease) Cash Collateral from Counterparties
Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation of non-USD functional currency subsidiary goodwill
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Maximum additional potential collateral requirements
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606)
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Tax Year 2011 To 2014
Tax Year 2011 To 2014 [Member]
Tax Year 2011 To 2014
Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Total revenue
Total revenue
Revenues
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $5.5 and ($2.8) for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and net of income tax expense (benefit) of $8.3 and ($0.2) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Amount due to sellers
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Customer deposits
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Schedule of Changes in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
New term loan
Debt, Long-Term and Short-Term, Combined Amount
Corporate overhead - unallocated
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Term loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Flyers Energy Group
Flyers Energy Group [Member]
Flyers Energy Group
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Translation adjustments
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $14.3 million and $26.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Amended Credit Facility
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Total non-operating income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Income from operations
Total income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards
Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation Awards, Value
Purchases of stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards.
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Goodwill
Total liabilities at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Purchases of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
2015 Tax Year
Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Diluted weighted average common shares
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash Collateral
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash Not Offset
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Liability
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Asset/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Gross Derivative Liabilities
Gross derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Other assets and liabilities, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets And Liabilities, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets And Liabilities, Net
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO)
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 61.9 and 61.7 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Term loans
Senior Notes [Member]
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Cost of Revenue
Cost Of Revenue, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
Cost Of Revenue, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Estimated Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Gain scheduled to be reclassified over the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months
Right of use assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Right Of Use Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Right Of Use Assets
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the end of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, expense from other adjustments, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Total credit risk
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $5.5 and ($2.8) for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and net of income tax expense (benefit) of $8.3 and ($0.2) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Total World Fuel Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
2022 acquisition
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Schedule of Allocation of the Purchase Price to the Fair Value of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Estimated tax
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Impact of Derivatives Designated as Hedges on the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Compensation and employee benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Lease liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Lease Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Lease Liabilities
Allowance for credit losses
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Basis of Presentation, New Accounting Standards, and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Income (Expense) And Other Financial Costs, Net
Represents the amount of interest income and expense, net, which includes other financing costs.
Other non-current assets
Identifiable Intangible And Other Non Current Assets [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing identifiable intangible and other noncurrent assets.
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Short
Short [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Impact of Derivatives not Designated as Hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net and Total Assets by Segment
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Federal, State and Municipal Tax Authorities in Brazil
State And Municipal Tax Authorities And Secretariat Of The Federal Revenue Bureau Of Brazil [Member]
State And Municipal Tax Authorities And Secretariat Of The Federal Revenue Bureau Of Brazil [Member]
Land Segment
Land
Land segment
Land Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Land segment.
Identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Notional value of foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
One OTC Counterparty
One OTC Counterparty [Member]
One OTC Counterparty
Long
Long [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Account receivable sold under the RPAs
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Reconciliation to Cash Flow, Deductions from Held-for-sale
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Not Recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Due to Intra-Period Settlement
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Not Recorded In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Due To Intra-Period Settlement, After Tax
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Not Recorded In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Due To Intra-Period Settlement, After Tax
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments - Non-designated
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
2017 Tax Year
Tax Year 2017 [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Percent accounts receivable outstanding, less than 60 days
Accounts Receivable, Balance Outstanding Less Than 60 Days, Percent
Accounts Receivable, Balance Outstanding Less Than 60 Days, Percent
Aviation Segment
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Consideration:
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Liability Offset
Basic weighted average common shares
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Cash collateral
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Income before income taxes from date of acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Net Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Amortized over a weighted average life
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into Net income (loss), Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Revenue, ASC 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Common stock issued to seller
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Aggregate amount including principal and interest
Long Term Debt Contingent Aggregate Amount Of Principal Or Interest
Long Term Debt Contingent Aggregate Amount Of Principal Or Interest
Level 3 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Short-term derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset, Current
Common stock issued (in shares)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Shares
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Shares
Danish Tax Authority
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation Awards, Share
Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation Awards, Share
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Hedged item
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Cash paid at closing
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Level 2 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Fees and financing costs under the RPA
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Amortization of share-based payment awards
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Cash dividends declared
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Credit exposure
Credit Exposure [Member]
Credit Exposure [Member]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value Positions of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Asset Offset
Summary of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Non-operating income (expenses), net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Short-term derivative assets, net
Short Term Derivative Assets Net [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing other current assets.
Gross Derivative Assets
Gross derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash Collateral
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash Not Offset
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
U.S. dollar
United States of America, Dollars
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accounts and Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions
Information about derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheet
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Short-Term Derivative Liabilities, Net [Member]
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Disaggregated by Major Geographic Areas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Pre-assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Income from operations:
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
LATAM
Latin America [Member]
Business combination consideration transferred
Total fair value of consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Gains (losses) on fair value hedge relationships:
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
City Area Code
City Area Code
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Assets:
Total assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Less: Net other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
North America
North America [Member]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]