UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2008

WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 428-8000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01.     Other Events.

On December 15, 2008, World Fuel Services Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Michael J. Kasbar, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has entered into a pre-arranged, non-discretionary stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  

A copy of the press release regarding the stock trading plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit 99.1

World Fuel Services Corporation COO Enters into Pre-Arranged Stock Trading Plan

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 15, 2008--World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) today announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael J. Kasbar, has entered into a pre-arranged, non-discretionary stock trading plan.

Sales under this plan will cover approximately 15% of Mr. Kasbar’s holdings and are being made for diversification and tax planning purposes. Transactions are expected to occur at predetermined times from January 15, 2009 through February 27, 2009 and will be publicly disclosed through Form 4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The plan was adopted in accordance with guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and World Fuel Services’ policies regarding stock transactions.

Rule 10b5-1 permits individuals who are not in possession of material, non-public information at the time the plan is adopted to establish pre-arranged plans to buy or sell company stock. These plans allow individuals to achieve prudent and gradual asset diversification over time.

About World Fuel Services Corporation

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services Corporation is a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation and land fuel products and related services. World Fuel Services provides fuel and related services at more than 2,500 airports, seaports and tanker truck loading terminals in over 190 countries around the world. With 44 offices (including satellite offices) strategically located throughout the world, World Fuel Services offers its customers a value-added outsource service for the supply, quality control, logistical support and price risk management of marine, aviation and land fuel.

The Company’s global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of marine, aviation and land fuel management. World Fuel Services’ marine customers include international container and tanker fleets and time-charter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers and corporate clientele, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers include petroleum distributors, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial and government accounts. For more information, call (305) 428-8000 or visit http://www.wfscorp.com.

CONTACT:
World Fuel Services Corporation, Miami
Ira M. Birns, Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
or
Francis X. Shea, Executive Vice President &
Chief Risk and Administrative Officer
305-428-8000