Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
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.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [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
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Correction of Previously Issued Financial Information
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
As Reported
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Nature of Error [Axis]
Nature of Error [Axis]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Correction to provision for income taxes
Correction To Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Represents the revision effect on prior and current year financial statements regarding correction to provision for income taxes.
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Short-term derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Current assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
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).
Non-current assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Customer deposits
Customer Deposits, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred Compensation Liability Classified and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
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).
Non-current liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, 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 shares authorized, 70.8 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015
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 equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loans
Senior Notes [Member]
Capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Total debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
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.
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of corrections for consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
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]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis, utilized Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance of commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Beginning balance of commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings for commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) included in Earnings for commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Settlements, commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Settlements, commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Transfers into Level 3, commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Transfers into Level 3, commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers Into Level 3
Ending balance of commodity contracts assets
Ending balance of commodity contracts liabilities
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Relating to Assets that are Held at end of Period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Relating to 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)
Percent change in non-performance risk fair value input
Fair Value, Unobservable Inputs, Non-Performance Risk, Effect On Income Before Income Taxes, Percentage Change In Input
Fair Value, Unobservable Inputs, Non-Performance Risk, Effect on Income Before Income Taxes, Percentage Change In Input
Transfer from Level 1 to Level 2, commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 1, commodity contracts assets
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Transfer from Level 1 to Level 2, commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 1, commodity contracts liabilities
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards, income tax benefit
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Previous percentage ownership of noncontrolling owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
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, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
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 [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]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
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.
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Allowance for bad debt
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Total assets:
Total assets
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Firm Commitments
Commodity Contract, Firm Commitment [Member]
Commodity Contract, Firm Commitment [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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
Notes receivable
Financing Receivable, Net
Inventories asset
Inventory Asset, Gross, Fair Value Disclosure
Inventory Asset, Gross, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Subtotal assets
Derivative Asset Inventories And Investments Gross
Amount, before effects of master netting arrangements and collateral of derivative assets, inventory and investments measured at fair value.
Netting and collateral, derivative asset
Derivative Asset Gross Liability And Collateral Offset
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.
Netting and collateral, asset
Derivative Asset Inventories And Investments Liability And Collateral Offset
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.
Total, derivative asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total, inventories asset
Inventory Asset, Net, Fair Value Disclosure
Inventory Asset, Net, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
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.
Derivative liability
Inventories liability
Inventory Liability Gross Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value portion of gross inventory liability.
Subtotal liabilities
Derivative And Inventory Liability Gross
Amount, before effects of master netting arrangements and collateral of derivative and inventory liabilities, measured at fair value.
Netting and collateral, derivative liability
Derivative Liability Gross Asset And Collateral Offset
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.
Netting and collateral, liability
Derivative and Inventory Liability Netting and Collateral Offset
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.
Total, derivative liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total, inventories liability
Inventory Liability Net Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value portion of inventory liability, net of collateral.
Total liabilities
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.
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Amount to be received
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to 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
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Gain on sale of held for sale assets and liabilities
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Extinguishment of liabilities, net
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
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
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 Customer Deposits
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 operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and other investments
Payments to Acquire Businesses Net of Cash Acquired and Other Investments
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired. Also includes payments for other investments.
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Borrowings of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Payments of senior revolving credit facility and senior term loan facility loan costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Federal and state tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for share-based payment awards
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock to Satisfy Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
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.
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, as of beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, as of end of period
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
2016 Acquisitions
Acquisitions, 2016 [Member]
Represents the entity's business combinations in 2016.
Tobras
Tobras [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Tobras Distribuidora de Combustiveis Limitada ("Tobras").
Aviation fueling operations of certain ExxonMobil affiliates
Aviation Fueling Operations Of Certain ExxonMobil Affiliates [Member]
Aviation Fueling Operations Of Certain ExxonMobil Affiliates [Member]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Pester
Pester [Member]
Information pertaining to acquisition of Pester.
Other (expense) income, net
Other Income [Member]
Balance Sheet Disclosure by Disposal Groups
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Acquisitions
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Number of businesses acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Previous percentage of ownership of parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Increase in noncontrolling interest equity
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Number of airports to be acquired (more than)
Number Of Airports To Be Acquired
Number of airports to be acquired through a definitive agreement.
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash received for disposal of retail business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Gain (Loss) on disposal of retail business
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period
Other comprehensive (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Net other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of end of period
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
PAPCO and APP
PAPCO, Inc. and Associated Petroleum Products, Inc. [Member]
PAPCO, Inc. and Associated Petroleum Products, Inc. [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange and other adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
September 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information
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.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
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]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Net income
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Investment by noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Distribution of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Amortization of share-based payment awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards (including income tax benefit of $1.6 million in 2016)
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 $1.6 million in 2016) (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
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 tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Share Repurchases Related to Employee Stock Based Compensation Awards, Shares
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.
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Purchases of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Acquisition of remaining 49% equity interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Balance (in shares)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair value hedges
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Commodity contracts for firm commitment hedging
Commodity contracts for inventory hedging
Commodity Contract, Inventory Hedging [Member]
Commodity Contract, Inventory Hedging [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Gains or (losses) that were excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of fair value hedges
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, credit-risk related contingent features
Derivative, Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Net Liability Position Subject to Collateral Requirements
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral Posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Contingent Additional Collateral
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Revenue
Revenues
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
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
Operating Income (Loss)
Non-operating expenses, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
Other income, 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 (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
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]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
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
Derivative instruments, net of income tax benefit of $0.7 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (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
Derivative instruments, income tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
Settlement of promissory notes
Notes Assumed
Number of promissory notes settled in acquisition item
Number Of Promissory Notes Settled With Acquisition
Represents the number of promissory notes settled within Company's acquisition.
Assets acquired, net of cash
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Liabilities assumed
Liabilities Assumed
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [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]
Schedule of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis that utilized Level 3 inputs
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
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.
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Hanjin
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. [Member]
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Collectibility of receivables
Collectibility of Receivables [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated amount recoverable due to theft of fuel product
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Outstanding receivable
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Long
Long [Member]
Short
Short [Member]
Derivative, Settlement Period [Axis]
Derivative, Settlement Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to the settlement period of derivative contracts.
Derivative, Settlement Period [Domain]
Derivative Settlement Period [Domain]
Represents the settlement periods of the entity's derivative contracts.
2016
Settlement Period 2016 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2016.
2017
Settlement Period 2017 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2017.
2018
Settlement Period 2018 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2018.
2019
Settlement Period2019 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2019.
2020
Settlement Period2020 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2020.
2021
Settlement Period2021 [Member]
Represents the derivative contracts that will settle in 2021.
2022
Settlement Period 2022 [Member]
Settlement Period 2022 [Member]
2023
Settlement Period 2023 [Member]
Settlement Period 2023 [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
AED
United Arab Emirates, Dirhams
AUD
Australia, Dollars
BRL
Brazil, Brazil Real
CAD
Canada, Dollars
CHF
Switzerland, Francs
CLP
Chile, Pesos
COP
Colombia, Pesos
DKK
Denmark, Kroner
EUR
Euro Member Countries, Euro
GBP
United Kingdom, Pounds
INR
India, Rupees
JPY
Japan, Yen
KRW
Korea (South), Won
MXN
Mexico, Pesos
NOK
Norway, Krone
NZD
New Zealand, Dollars
PLN
Poland, Zlotych
RON
Romania, New Lei
SEK
Sweden, Kronor
SGD
Singapore, Dollars
ZAR
South Africa, Rand
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions
Notional value of commodity contracts (in barrels)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Non-Designated, Notional amount of foreign currency contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Weighted Average Fixed Price of commodity contracts (in usd per barrel)
Derivative, Average Price Risk Option Strike Price
Weighted Average Fixed Price of foreign currency contracts
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Weighted Average Mark-to-Market of commodity contracts (in usd per barrel)
Derivative Fair Value Weighted Average Per Non-monetary Unit
Weighted average mark to market adjustment to fair value for nonmonetary units.
Weighted Average Mark-to-Market of foreign currency contracts
Derivative Fair Value Weighted Average Per Unit
Weighted average mark to market adjustment to fair value.
Fair Value Amount
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Addition to Term loan
Senior Notes, Additional Issuance [Member]
Senior Notes, Additional Issuance [Member]
Term loans
Credit facility
Letters of credit and bankers acceptance
Letters Of Credit And Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Letters of Credit and Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Other uncommited credit lines
Other Uncommitted Credit Lines [Member]
Other Uncommitted Credit Lines [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Line Items]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Maximum additional borrowings available at the entity's request subject to satisfaction of certain conditions
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Additional Borrowing Capacity
Maximum additional borrowing capacity available under the credit facility at the entity's request subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
Term loan
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Amount of term loan outstanding
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Unused portion of facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit, outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to World Fuel
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
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Total net assets
Total net liabilities
Fair value measurement, additional disclosure
Derivative, Collateral [Abstract]
Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties
Derivative Asset, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash, Offset
Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties, offset against liabilities
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset
Cash collateral deposits held by financial counterparties, not offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Cash collateral received from customers
Customer Securities for which Entity has Right to Sell or Repledge, Fair Value
Schedule of fair value positions of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
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]
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]
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
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net liability and collateral position for derivative contracts
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
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]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
2015 Acquisitions
Acquisitions, 2015 [Member]
Acquisitions, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized, 70.4 and 70.8 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Derivative instruments, net of income tax benefit of $4.8 and $1.7 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross profit
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Income from operations
Without income tax benefit adjustment
Pro Forma [Member]
Income tax provision
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Income tax benefit due to change in estimate related to uncertain tax position
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Decrease in foreign income taxes due to special income tax concession
Income Tax Concession Impact on Foreign Taxes
Represents the decrease in foreign taxes due to special tax concession.
Impact of income tax concession on basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession Impact on Basic Earnings per Share
Represents the impact of special tax concession on basic earnings per share.
Impact of income tax concession on diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession Impact on Diluted Earnings Per Share
Represents the impact of special tax concession on diluted earnings per share.
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Amounts due to sellers
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Estimated purchase price
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Other current and long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Other
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities
Long-term liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Tax Liabilities
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Acquisitions, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Business Acquisition, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale [Text Block]
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.
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]