Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Deferred future payment from sale of business, portion based on future business performance
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Portion Based On Future Business Performance
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Portion Based On Future Business Performance
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Level 3 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Purchases of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Asset
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Credit Facility
Line of Credit [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and employee benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Borrowings of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Income from operations
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs
Debt, Interest Income, Expense And Other Financing Costs [Text Block]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs [Text Block]
Accounts receivable sold under RPAs
Trade Receivable, Cash Payments Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivable, Cash Payments Under Agreement, Amount
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Assets:
Total assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Foreign exchange and other adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Document Type
Document Type
Short-term derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset, Current
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Translation adjustments
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Marine
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [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]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Represents the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges and noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Concentration of credit risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Amortization of share-based payment awards
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
North America
North America [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Revenue, ASC 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Multi Service Payment Solutions [Member]
Multi Service Payment Solutions [Member]
Multi Service Payment Solutions
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
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.
Other Debt
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Long
Long [Member]
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Write-off of uncollectible receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
LATAM
Latin America [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
Universal Weather And Aviation, Inc. [Member]
Universal Weather And Aviation, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
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
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Cash proceeds from sale of accounts receivables
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
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.
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
2013 Tax Year
Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments at Fair Value and Their Locations on the Balance Sheets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Customer deposits
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Term Loans
Senior Notes [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
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.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Revenue
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Total debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Other current and long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other Current And Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other Current And Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606)
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Level 1 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [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]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Deferred future payment from sale of business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration
Schedule of Interest Expense and Other Financing Costs, Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Customer deposits
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Liability
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]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Cash paid for acquisition of business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Deferred consideration
Amounts due to sellers
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Term Loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Goodwill, expected to be tax deductible
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional value of commodity contracts (in barrels)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
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)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Adjustment for discrete tax expense (benefit), prior year foreign tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss)
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Revenue Disaggregated by Major Geographic Areas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Decrease in foreign income tax
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Summary of Restructuring Activities Included in Accrued Expenses Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
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.
Income tax assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
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]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Receivable, basis spread on variable rate
Trade Receivable Discount Margin, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Trade Receivable Discount Margin, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
City Area Code
City Area Code
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
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.
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $7.2 and benefit of $1.1 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and net of income tax expense of $0.2 and benefit of $5.2 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Summary of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Gains or Loss on fair value hedge relationships:
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Effect of Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges on Income and Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO)
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [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]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
2014 Tax Year
Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Information about derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheet
Derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [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
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Summary of Impairment by Reportable Business Segment
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Amount scheduled to be reclassified over the next twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Dividends paid on common stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Restructuring charges as of June 30, 2020
Restructuring Reserve
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
Sale price of receivables, percentage of sold amount
Trade Receivables Held-For-Sale, Sale Price, Percentage Of Sold Amount
Trade Receivables Held-For-Sale, Sale Price, Percentage Of Sold Amount
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Balance as of June 30, 2020
Goodwill
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Gross Derivative Assets
Gross derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Non-operating expenses, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Level 2 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Consideration from sale of business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Short
Short [Member]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
Notional value of foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Recoveries of credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Net Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Land Reporting Unit
Land Reporting Unit [Member]
Land Reporting Unit [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest income (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.
Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets
Identifiable Intangible And Other Non Current Assets [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing identifiable intangible and other noncurrent assets.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Short-term derivative assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 63.3 and 65.2 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Total credit risk
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Maximum additional potential collateral requirements
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
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
Land segment
Land Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Land segment.
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Account receivable sold under the RPAs
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Reconciliation to Cash Flow, Deductions from Held-for-sale
Derivative instruments, income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
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
Total World Fuel Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Notes receivable
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
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
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
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
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Gross profit
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net carrying amount
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Pro forma
Pro Forma [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Restructuring costs
Severance costs
Restructuring Charges
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Cash collateral with counterparties
Increase (Decrease) Cash Collateral from Counterparties
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
World Fuel shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Largest counterparty
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Danish Tax Authority
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Proposed income adjustment
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cash dividends declared
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Fees and financing costs under the RPA
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Provision for bad debt
Charges to provision for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Credit exposure
Credit Exposure [Member]
Credit Exposure [Member]
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Total non-operating expenses, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Hedged Item
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Short-term derivative assets, net
Short Term Derivative Assets Net [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing other current assets.
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
USD
United States of America, Dollars
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]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Reduction to opening retained earnings
Cumulative transition adjustment to retained earnings
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Revenue
Revenue
Revenues
Schedule of Fair Value Positions of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Provision for income taxes
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
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
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges Write Down Of Receivables
Restructuring Charges Write Down Of Receivables
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net and Total Assets by Segment
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Acquisitions
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Gross Derivative Liabilities
Gross derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Noncontrolling Interest Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Additional Assessment
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
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]
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Net derivative liability positions with credit contingent features
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Other current and long-term assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Other Current and Long Term Assets
Represents the amount of other current and long-term assets acquired at the acquisition date.
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Adoption of New Accounting Standard and Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]