Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
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
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Schedule of Potential Collateral Requirements for Derivative Liabilities
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Liability
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Schedule of Interest Expense and Other Financing Costs, Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Amortization of share-based payment awards
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
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]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Concentration of credit risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
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
Contingent consideration period
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Period
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Period
Marine
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
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).
Assets:
Total assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Cash dividends declared
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, expense (benefit) from disposition of business amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Amount
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Adjustment for discrete tax expense (benefit), prior year foreign tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Multi Service Payment Solutions
Multi Service Payment Solutions [Member]
Multi Service Payment Solutions
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
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
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Loss (gain) on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Document Type
Document Type
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Revenue Disaggregated by Major Geographic Areas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Gross Derivative Assets
Gross derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Recoveries of credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
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.
Business combination consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Provision for credit losses
Charges to allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Level 1 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(2.8) and $2.1 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(0.2) and $2.3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Net Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
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.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Revenue
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Derivative Liability, Current
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net and Total Assets by Segment
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Gross profit
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Acquisition closing period
Business Combination, Transaction Closing Period
Business Combination, Transaction Closing Period
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in earnings based on amortization approach
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Short-term derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset, Current
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Debt, Interest Income, Expense, and Other Finance Costs
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Term loans
Senior Notes [Member]
Level 3 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Dividends paid on common stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
2015 Tax Year
Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 62.6 and 62.9 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total non-operating income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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]
Allowance for credit losses
Allowance for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
2014 Tax Year
Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Borrowings of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Short
Short [Member]
Derivative instruments, income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Deferred future payment from sale of business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Customer deposits
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Gains (losses) on fair value hedge relationships:
Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
Universal Weather And Aviation, Inc, Aviation Fuel Business [Member]
Universal Weather And Aviation, Inc, Aviation Fuel Business
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
2013 Tax Year
Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Revenue, ASC 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606)
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Paid during the period
Payments for Restructuring
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income from operations
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Term loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Flyers Energy Group
Flyers Energy Group [Member]
Flyers Energy Group
Total debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Basis of Presentation, New Accounting Standards, and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Short-term derivative assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Translation adjustments
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, expense (benefit) from change in tax rate of foreign jurisdiction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Maximum additional potential collateral requirements
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
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)
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Additional restructuring charges to be incurred
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accounts and Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
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.
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
World Fuel shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on sale of investments
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
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.
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
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]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs [Member]
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Location and Amount of Gains (Losses) on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO)
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Two Counterparties
Two Counterparties [Member]
Two Counterparties
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, expense (benefit) from other adjustments, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Provision for income taxes
Income tax provision
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
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
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $25.4 million and $53.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Pre-assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income, net of income tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
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]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Purchases of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
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
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Common stock consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
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
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
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
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
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
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Level 2 Inputs
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Corporate overhead - unallocated
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Derivative Instruments - Non-designated
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
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
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Amount scheduled to be reclassified over the next twelve months, increase (decrease)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
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.
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.
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest Equity
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Net Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
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)
Customer deposits
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
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.
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
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
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Revenue
Sales [Member]
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]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration]
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
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
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral posted and held by our counterparties
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
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
Restructuring charges
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Total World Fuel Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
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]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
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
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Aviation
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Summary of Restructuring Activities Included in Accrued Expenses Other Current Liabilities
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Long
Long [Member]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Account receivable sold under the RPAs
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Reconciliation to Cash Flow, Deductions from Held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of business, net of divested cash
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional value of commodity contracts (in barrels)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Cash collateral with counterparties
Increase (Decrease) Cash Collateral from Counterparties
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Asset
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Revenue
Total revenue
Revenues
Danish Tax Authority
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Estimated tax
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Effective income tax rate
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Compensation and employee benefits
Labor and Related Expense
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
Fees and financing costs under the RPA
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
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
Total credit risk
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Schedule of Fair Value Positions of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Credit exposure
Credit Exposure [Member]
Credit Exposure [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Short-term derivative assets, net
Short Term Derivative Assets Net [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing other current assets.
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [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
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Write-off of uncollectible receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non-operating income (expenses), net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Notional value of foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Short-Term Derivative Liabilities, Net [Member]
Short-term derivative liabilities, net
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Hedged item
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Cash paid at closing
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Interest Expense And Other Financing Costs
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Gross Amounts without Right of Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
LATAM
Latin America [Member]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Additional Assessment
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Additional Assessment [Member]
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]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Gross Derivative Liabilities
Gross derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
North America
North America [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
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
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
USD
United States of America, Dollars
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]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
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]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Summary of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Net derivative liability positions with credit contingent features
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]