Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Land segment
Land Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Land segment.
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenues
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Lease costs and other information related to leases
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Remaining lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Remaining lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total World Fuel Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Amortization of share-based payment awards
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
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.
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Purchases of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Reclassification of certain tax effects from U.S. Tax Reform
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Balance as of end of period
Balance (in shares)
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2019 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2019)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total remaining lease payments (undiscounted)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2019 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2019)
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total remaining lease payments (undiscounted)
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Operating Leases, Before Adoption of 842
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
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]
Debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Notes receivable
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets at fair value
Derivative Asset, Inventories, And Investments Fair Value Net
Fair value, after effects of master netting arrangements, of derivative, inventory and investment assets net of the amount which can be net settled under a master netting arrangement and collateral.
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total liabilities at fair value
Derivative and Inventory Liability Fair Value Net
Fair value, after effects of master netting arrangements, of derivative and inventory liability, net of the amount which can be net settled under a master netting arrangement and collateral.
Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2, assets
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1, assets
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2, liabilities
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1, liabilities
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue disaggregated by major geographic areas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Derivative instruments, income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for accounts receivable sold
Consideration Received for Beneficial Interest Obtained for Transferring Financial Asset
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
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.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Aviation
Land
Marine
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
LATAM
Latin America [Member]
North America
North America [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, ASC 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606)
Other Revenue
Other Revenue
Revenue
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]
Schedule of fair value positions of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
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]
Effect of fair value and cash flow hedges on income and expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
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]
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]
Schedule of potential collateral requirements for derivative liabilities
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Compensation and employee benefits
Labor and Related Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Non-operating expenses, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total non-operating expenses, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $1.1 and net of income tax expense of $3.1 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively and net of income tax benefit of $5.2 and $1.1 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to World Fuel
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Assets
Assets, Lessee [Abstract]
Assets, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease Assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease Assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Liabilities
Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease Liability - Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease Liability - Long Term
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease Liability - Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease Liability - Long Term
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-term derivative assets, net
Short Term Derivative Assets Net [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing other current assets.
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.
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Information about derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheet
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest
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]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Provision for bad debt
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
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
Foreign currency losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net (reduced by beneficial interests received in exchange for accounts receivables sold of $121.8 and $241.9 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Short-term derivative assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Cash collateral with financial counterparties
Increase (Decrease) Cash Collateral from Counterparties
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Customer deposits
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
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.
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.
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash receipts of retained beneficial interests in receivable sales
Proceeds from Collection of Retained Interest in Securitized Receivables
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the beginning of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the end of the period
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
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]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Additional Assessment
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Long
Long [Member]
Short
Short [Member]
Commodity contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
USD
United States of America, Dollars
Derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions
Notional value of commodity contracts (in barrels)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Notional amount of foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring-related costs
Restructuring Charges
Paid during the period
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring charges as of June 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Pro forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Recognized from Prior Period
Recognized From Prior Period [Member]
Recognized From Prior Period [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Discrete tax benefit, prior year foreign tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Income from operations, net of tax
Operating Income (Loss), Net Of Tax
Operating Income (Loss), Net Of Tax
Right of use assets
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease liabilities
Lease, Liability
Lease, Liability
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Goodwill
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange and other adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance as of June 30, 2019
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 accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
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]
Cover page.
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
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
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
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share (in shares)
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share (in shares)
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 cost, Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance lease cost, Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Receivables [Abstract]
Authorized amount of receivables sold under RPAs
Trade Receivable, Authorized Amount For Sale Under Agreement
Trade Receivable, Authorized Amount For Sale Under Agreement
Accounts receivable sold under RPAs
Trade Receivable, Cash Payments Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivable, Cash Payments Under Agreement, Amount
Cash proceeds from sale of accounts receivables
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Fees and financing costs under the RPA
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Account receivable sold under the RPAs
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Reconciliation to Cash Flow, Deductions from Held-for-sale
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for bad debt
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Total assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash dividends declared
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividends paid on common stock
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Adoption of New Accounting Standard and Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Term Loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Finance Leases
Finance Leases
Capital Lease Obligations
Total debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Schedule of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of interest expense and other financing costs, net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquisitions 2018
Acquisitions 2018 [Member]
Acquisitions 2018 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisitions
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Number of businesses acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO)
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Income tax provision
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Adjustment for discrete tax expense, change in legislation in several states
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change In Legislation, State And Local
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change In Legislation, State And Local
Adjustment for discrete tax expense, change in legislation and other discrete tax items
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change In Legislation, State And Local And Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change In Legislation, State And Local And Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Adjustment for income tax benefit, adjustment for stock-based compensation and change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, And Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, And Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Adjustment for income tax benefit, amounts that should have been recognized in a prior period
Adjustment for income tax benefit, amounts that should have been recognized in a prior period and other discrete tax items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes And Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes And Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Adjustment for income tax benefit, adjustment pursuant to SAB-118, uncertain tax positions, adjustments for ASU 2016-09, and changes in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Share-Based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, And Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Share-Based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, And Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
Income tax assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets:
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Short-term derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
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).
Total assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Customer deposits
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
World Fuel shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 65.2 and 67.0 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit Concentration Risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Credit Exposure
Credit Exposure [Member]
Credit Exposure [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Largest Counterparty
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Total credit risk
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term debt, current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
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.
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Schedule of derivative instruments at fair value and their locations on the balance sheets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Leases
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Flow, Financing Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Asset
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Net Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Liability
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Net Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Summary of restructuring activities included in accrued expenses other current liabilities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated gain (loss), cash flow hedge, including noncontrolling interest
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of AOCI
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other Income (expense) net
Other Income [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Hedged Asset/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge
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)
Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gains or Loss on fair value hedge relationships
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Hedged Item
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Revenue
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
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
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
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities with Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Net derivatives liability positions with credit contingent features
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Maximum potential collateral requirements
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]