Amount of purchases, (sales), issuances and (settlements) of financial instrument classified as a derivative asset (liability) after deduction of derivative liability (asset), measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets: Total assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, as of end of period Cash and cash equivalents, as of beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Inventory, Net Inventories Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses Derivative Asset, Current Short-term derivative assets, net Other Assets, Current Other current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Current assets held for sale Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Goodwill Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill 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). Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill and Other Assets, Noncurrent Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent Non-current assets held for sale Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities [Abstract] Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Debt, Current Short-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Customer Deposits, Current Customer deposits Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current Current liabilities held for sale Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent Non-current income tax liabilities, net Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements payable beyond one year (or the operating cycle, if longer). Also includes the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Deferred Compensation Liability Classified and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent Non-current liabilities held for sale Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] World Fuel shareholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized, 70.4 and 70.8 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Capital in excess of par value Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total World Fuel shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance Total equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Revenues Revenue Total revenue Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue Gross Profit Gross profit Gross profit Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Labor and Related Expense Compensation and employee benefits Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for bad debt General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Income from operations Income from operations Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Non-operating expenses, net: Represents the amount of interest income and expense, net, which includes other financing costs. Interest Income (Expense) and Other Financial Costs, Net Interest expense and other financing costs, net Interest expense and other financing costs, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Other (expense) income, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total non-operating expenses, net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Income tax provision Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income including noncontrolling interest Net income including noncontrolling interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income attributable to World Fuel Net income attributable to World Fuel Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic weighted average common shares (in shares) Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares) Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share Other Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Derivative instruments, net of income tax expense of $3.3 and $3.4 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income Other comprehensive (loss) income Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income attributable to World Fuel Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Derivative instruments, income tax expense Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Capital in Excess of Par Value Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Parent [Member] Total World Fuel Shareholders' Equity Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity Dividends, Cash Cash dividends declared Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Initial noncontrolling interest upon acquisition of joint venture Increase in noncontrolling interest equity Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distribution of noncontrolling interest Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Amortization of share-based payment awards Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards, including income tax benefit of $1.5 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares) Purchases of 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 common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards Number of shares of common stock that relate to the purchase of stock tendered by employees to exercise share-based payment awards and satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards. Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation Awards, Shares Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards (in shares) Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Acquisition of remaining 49% equity interest Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Purchases of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Purchases of common stock (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Other Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards, income tax benefit Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Previous percentage ownership of noncontrolling owners Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Gain on sale of held for sale assets and liabilities Share-based Compensation Share-based payment award compensation costs Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision (benefit) Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Extinguishment of liabilities Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Foreign currency losses, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets Short-term derivative assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other current assets Increase (Decrease) Cash Collateral from Counterparties Cash collateral with financial counterparties Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits Customer deposits 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. Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 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. Increase (Decrease) in Income Tax and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Non-current income tax, net and other long-term liabilities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Total adjustments Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired. Also includes payments for other investments. Payments to Acquire Businesses Net of Cash Acquired and Other Investments Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and other investments Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from sale of business Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital expenditures Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other investing activities, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Borrowings of debt Repayments of Debt Repayments of debt Payments of Financing Costs Payments of senior revolving credit facility and senior term loan facility loan costs Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid on common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchases of common stock Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Federal and state tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for share-based payment awards Cost of common stock that relate to the purchase of stock tendered by employees to exercise share-based payment awards and satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards. Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock to Satisfy Employee Tax Withholding Obligations Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other financing activities, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Dividends Payable Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid Notes Assumed Settlement of promissory notes Represents the number of promissory notes settled within Company's acquisition. Number Of Promissory Notes Settled With Acquisition Number of promissory notes settled in acquisition Fair Value of Assets Acquired Assets acquired, net of cash Liabilities Assumed Liabilities assumed Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Correction of Previously Issued Financial Information Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] Correction of Previously Issued Financial Information Acquisitions, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale The entire disclosure related to acquisition and a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component. Business Acquisition, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale [Text Block] Acquisitions, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Derivatives Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs [Abstract] Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs The entire disclosure for interest income, expense and other financing costs. Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs [Text Block] Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Shareholders' Equity Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Goodwill. Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Earnings per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Business Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segments Subsequent Events. Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Adoption of New Accounting Standards Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block] Schedule of corrections for consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value positions of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Impact of derivatives designated as fair value hedges on the 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 designated as hedges on the accumulated other comprehensive income and consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as 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 Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block] Schedule of net liability and collateral position for derivative contracts Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments at fair value and their locations on the balance sheets Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period. Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis that utilized Level 3 inputs Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest expense and other financing costs, net Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss Tabular disclosure of the components of income tax expense and effective income tax rate attributable to continuing operations. Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) and Effective Income Tax Rate [Table Text Block] Schedule of Income tax provision and the respective effective income tax rates Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in goodwill Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share Tabular disclosure of revenue, gross profit, income from operations, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures for each reportable segment. Reconciliation of Revenue, Gross Profit, Income from Operations, Depreciation and Amortization and Capital Expenditures by Segment to Consolidated [Text Block] Schedule of revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Balance Sheet Disclosure by Disposal Groups Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Acquisitions Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Estimated purchase price Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Previous percentage of ownership of parent Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Cash paid for acquisition of business Number of Businesses Acquired Number of businesses acquired Number of airports to be acquired through a definitive agreement. Number Of Airports To Be Acquired Number of airports to be acquired Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Cash received for disposal of retail business Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Gain (Loss) on disposal of retail business Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Nondesignated [Member] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Fair Value Hedging [Member] Fair value hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash flow hedges. Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Commodity Contract [Member] Commodity contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign currency contracts Position [Axis] Position [Domain] Position [Domain] Long [Member] Long Short [Member] Short Information pertaining to the settlement period of derivative contracts. Derivative, Settlement Period [Axis] Represents the settlement periods of the entity's derivative contracts. Derivative Settlement Period [Domain] Derivative, Settlement Period [Domain] Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2016. Settlement Period2016 [Member] 2016 Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2017. Settlement Period2017 [Member] 2017 Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2018. Settlement Period2018 [Member] 2018 Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2019. Settlement Period2019 [Member] 2019 Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2020. Settlement Period2020 [Member] 2020 Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2021. Settlement Period2021 [Member] 2021 Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] A U [D] AUD B R [L] BRL C A [D] CAD C L [P] CLP C O [P] COP D K [K] DKK E U [R] EUR G B [P] GBP I N [R] INR J P [Y] JPY M X [N] MXN N O [K] NOK P L [N] PLN R O [N] RON S G [D] SGD Z A [R] ZAR Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions Information about derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheet Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume Notional value of commodity contracts Derivative Asset, Notional Amount Non-Designated, Notional amount of foreign currency contracts Derivative Fixed Fair Value Weighted Average Per Nonmonetary Unit Weighted Average Fixed Price Derivative Fixed Fair Value Weighted Average Per Unit Weighted Average Fixed Price Weighted average mark to market adjustment to fair value for nonmonetary units. Derivative Fair Value Weighted Average Per Non-monetary Unit Weighted Average Mark-to-Market Weighted average mark to market adjustment to fair value. Derivative Fair Value Weighted Average Per Unit Weighted Average Mark-to-Market Derivative, Fair Value, Net Fair Value Amount Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Primary financial statement caption encompassing identifiable intangible and other noncurrent assets. Identifiable Intangible And Other Non Current Assets [Member] Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets Primary financial statement caption encompassing accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Other long-term liabilities Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Derivative asset Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative liability Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Sales [Member] Revenue Cost Of Sales [Member] Cost of revenue. Other Income [Member] Other (expense) income, net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain (loss) on derivative Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedge Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion Amount of Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing Amount of Gain Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing Amount of Loss Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion) Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net Gains or losses that were excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of fair value hedges Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract] Derivative, credit-risk related contingent features Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value Net liability position Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value Collateral posted Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value Contingent additional collateral Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Fair value measured on recurring basis Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Investments Amount, before effects of master netting arrangements and collateral of derivative assets, inventory and investments measured at fair value. Derivative Asset Inventories And Investments Gross Subtotal Assets Amount offset against the fair value of a derivative asset, including the amount by which the contract can be net settled under a master netting agreement and the amount of collateral. Derivative Asset Gross Liability And Collateral Offset Netting and collateral, derivative asset Amount offset against the fair value of derivative, inventory and investment assets, including the amount by which the contract can be net settled under a master netting agreement and the amount of collateral. Derivative Asset Inventories And Investments Liability And Collateral Offset Netting and collateral, asset Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Total, derivative asset Total net assets 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. Derivative Asset Inventories And Investments Fair Value Net Total Assets Fair value portion of gross inventory liability. Inventory Liability Gross Fair Value Disclosure Inventories liability Amount, before effects of master netting arrangements and collateral of derivative and inventory liabilities, measured at fair value. Derivative And Inventory Liability Gross Subtotal Liabilities Amount offset against the fair value of a derivative liability, including the amount by which the contract can be net settled under a master netting agreement and the amount of collateral. Derivative Liability Gross Asset And Collateral Offset Netting and collateral, derivative liability Amount offset against the fair value of derivative and inventory liabilities, including the amount by which the contract can be net settled under master netting agreements and collateral. Derivative and Inventory Liability Netting and Collateral Offset Netting and collateral, liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral Total, derivative liability Total net liabilities Fair value portion of inventory liability, net of collateral. Inventory Liability Net Fair Value Disclosure Total, inventories liability 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. Derivative and Inventory Liability Fair Value Net Total Liabilities Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt Financing Receivable, Net Notes receivable Derivative, Collateral [Abstract] Fair value measurement, additional disclosure Security Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Fair Value Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties, offset against liabilities Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties, not offset Customer Securities for which Entity has Right to Sell or Repledge, Fair Value Cash collateral received from customers Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract] Change in fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis, utilized Level 3 inputs Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value End of Period Beginning of Period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value End of Period Beginning of Period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Total Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Total Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Change in Unrealized Gains Relating to Assets (Liabilities) that are Held at end of Period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Change in Unrealized Gains Relating to Assets (Liabilities) that are Held at end of Period Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of assets from Level 1 to Level 2 Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of assets from Level 2 to Level 1 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from Level 1 to Level 2 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from Level 2 to Level 1 Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Interest Income (Expense), Net [Abstract] Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs Investment Income, Interest Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense and other financing costs Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from gain (loss) from derivative instruments, attributable to the parent. Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Derivative Instruments [Member] Derivative Instruments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective income tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount Income tax benefit due to change in estimate related to uncertain tax position Represents the decrease in foreign taxes due to special tax concession. Income Tax Concession Impact on Foreign Taxes Decrease in foreign income taxes due to special income tax concession Represents the impact of special tax concession on basic earnings per share. IncomeTax Concession Impact on Basic Earnings per Share Impact of income tax concession on basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Represents the impact of special tax concession on diluted earnings per share. Income Tax Concession Impact on Diluted Earnings Per Share Impact of income tax concession on diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Represents the information related to the Aviation segment. Aviation Segment [Member] Aviation Segment Represents the information related to the Land segment. Land Segment [Member] Land Segment Represents the information related to the Marine segment. Marine Segment [Member] Marine segment Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period Additions Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Foreign exchange and other adjustments Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Numerator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 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) Site Contingency [Table] Site Contingency [Line Items] Legal Matters Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Estimated amount recoverable due to theft of fuel product Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments Corporate Non Segment [Member] Corporate Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment Number of Reportable Segments Number of reportable operating business segments Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Gross Profit [Abstract] Gross profit: Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Income from operations: Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for bad debt Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Events Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents information pertaining to Tobras Distribuidora de Combustiveis Limitada ("Tobras"). Tobras [Member] Tobras Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Heldforsale Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations Scenario [Axis] Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario Previously Reported [Member] As Reported Restatement Adjustment [Member] Adjustment Nature of Error [Axis] Nature Of Error [Domain] Nature of Error [Domain] Represents the revision effect on prior and current year financial statements regarding correction to provision for income taxes. Correction To Provision For Income Taxes [Member] Correction to provision for income taxes Represents the entity's business combinations in 2016. Acquisitions2016 [Member] 2016 Acquisitions Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Information pertaining to acquisition of Pester. Pester [Member] Pester C H [F] CHF S E [K] SEK Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Weighted Average [Member] Weighted Average Primary financial statement caption encompassing other current assets. Short Term Derivative Assets Net [Member] Short-term derivative assets, net Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Member] Investments [Domain] Cash Surrender Value [Member] Cash surrender value of life insurance Pro Forma [Member] Without income tax benefit adjustment