Equity [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensatoin cost related to unvested share-based payment awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based payment awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized as compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
2017
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost to be Recognized in Year One
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized in year one of the five succeeding years.
2018
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost to be Recognized in Year Two
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized in year two of the five succeeding years.
2019
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost to be Recognized in Year Three
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized in year three of the five succeeding years.
2020
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost to be Recognized in Year Four
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized in year four of the five succeeding years.
2021
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Compensation Cost to be Recognized in Year Five
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized in year five of the five succeeding years.
Total
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Summary Quarterly Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair value at beginning of the period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Value
Included in earnings
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Settlements
Transfers in
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Transfer Into Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Transfer Into Level 3
Transfers out
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Transfers Out Of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Net Asset (Liability), Transfers Out Of Level 3
Fair value at end of period
Gains for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains relating to derivatives still held at the reporting date
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, 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
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2016 Plan
2016 Omnibus Plan [Member]
2016 Omnibus Plan [Member]
2006 Plan
Omnibus2006 Plan [Member]
Represents 2006 Omnibus plan of the entity.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
SSAR Awards
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Information pertaining to stock based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Common stock subject to outstanding awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Outstanding awards issued (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Outstanding awards issued (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Remaining shares of common stock available for future issuance (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Future estimated amortization of identifiable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [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]
Cash Flow Hedges
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]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Net other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of end of period
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for bad debt
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Accounts receivable
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Allowance for bad debt
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Activities in allowance for bad debt
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period
Charges to provision for bad debt
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Recoveries of bad debt
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Recoveries
Translation Adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Adjustments
Balance as of end of period
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Deferred Tax Asset Expiration Date [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset Expiration Date [Axis]
Information by different expiration dates of deferred tax asset.
Deferred Tax Asset Expiration Date [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset Expiration Date [Domain]
December 31, 2021
Expiration On31 December2021 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to expiration on December 31, 2021.
December 31, 2022
Expiration On31 December2022 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to expiration on December 31, 2022.
December 31, 2023
Expiration On 31 December 2023 [Member]
Expiration On 31 December 2023 [Member]
December 31, 2024
Expiration On 31 December2024 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to expiration on December 31, 2024.
December 31, 2025
Expiration On31 December2025 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to expiration on December 31, 2025.
December 31, 2036
Expiration On 31 December 2036 [Member]
Expiration On December 31, 2036 [Member]
Indefinite
Indefinite [Member]
Represents information pertaining to infinite deferred tax asset.
Income taxes
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Period applicable for additional special income tax concession
Period Applicable Income Tax Concession
Represents the period applicable for income tax concession.
Decrease (increase) in foreign income taxes due to special income tax concession in Singapore
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.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
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.
U.S. and foreign income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Components of income tax provision (benefit) related to income before income taxes
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory tax
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income tax provision (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory tax
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income (loss) before income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-current tax expense (income)
Noncurrent Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Represents the non-current portion of income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations.
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reconciliation of U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Foreign earnings, net of foreign taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
U.S. tax on deemed dividends
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deemed Dividends, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deemed Dividends, Amount
Sale of subsidiary
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent
Uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Other permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Provision for income taxes
Earnings attributable to foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Amount of income tax liability accrued
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
As Reported
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
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
Provision for bad debt
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
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 (expense) income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total non-operating expenses, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to 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]
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Other comprehensive (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash Flow hedge, net
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
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
Unvested Restricted Stock Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Balance at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding awards of equity-based plans excluding option plans for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology.
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Aggregate value of awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Surety Bonds
Surety Bonds [Abstract]
Outstanding bonds
Surety Bonds Outstanding
Represents the surety bonds, arranged to satisfy various security requirements, outstanding as of the balance sheet date.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payment
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Rental expenses for properties and equipment
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Minimum sublease rentals due in the future under non-cancelable subleases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Sales and Purchase Commitments
Sales and Purchase Commitments [Abstract]
Sales commitments under derivative programs
Sales Commitments under Derivative Program Amount
Represents the sales commitment as of the balance sheet date under derivative programs.
Purchase commitments under derivative programs
Purchase Commitments under Derivative Program Amount
Represents the purchase commitment as of the balance sheet date under derivative programs.
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Aviation Fuel
Aviation Fuel [Member]
Aviation Fuel [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Minimum purchase required (in barrels)
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required
Term of agreement
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Renewal option term
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Renewal Option Period
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Renewal Option Period
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
2016 & 2015 Acquisitions
Acquisitions 2016 and 2015 [Member]
Acquisitions 2016 and 2015 [Member]
2015 & 2014 Acquisitions
Acquisitions2015 And2014 [Member]
Represents the entity's business combinations in 2015 and 2014.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue
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 (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
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
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Reconciliation of the estimated aggregate purchase price for the acquisitions to the cash paid for the acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Schedule of Business Combination Consideration Transferred [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the consideration transferred in a business combination completed during the period.
Schedule of estimated purchase price allocation for the acquisition
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unaudited pro forma results
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of U.S. and foreign income before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of income tax provision (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net deferred tax liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expiration of NOL carryforward
Schedule of Expiration of NOL Carryforward [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the expiration of NOL carryforward deferred tax asset.
Schedule of reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized income tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of open tax years by jurisdiction with major uncertain tax positions
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign currency contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Assets:
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Asset
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Gross Amounts Without Right of Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Net Amounts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Liabilities:
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Gross Amounts Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts Presented
Derivative Liability
Cash Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Gross Amounts Without Right of Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement Deduction
Net Amounts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Awards Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Outstanding [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Issued (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options that were issued during the reporting period.
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Balance at the end of the period (in shares)
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans at which grantees can acquire the award under the plan.
Issued (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average grant-date fair value as of the balance sheet date of the equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options that were issued during the reporting period.
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted average price at which equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, are exercised during the reporting period.
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted average price of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan.
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Aggregate intrinsic value of awards issued
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate intrinsic value of awards issued of equity-based plans excluding option plans for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology.
SSAR Awards Exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable [Abstract]
SSAR Awards (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable Number
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, outstanding as of the balance sheet date that can be currently converted under the plan.
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, outstanding and currently exercisable under the plan.
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, outstanding and currently exercisable under the plan as of the balance sheet date.
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value.
Aggregate intrinsic value of SSAR Awards exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercises in Period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan.
Assumptions used to determine weighted average fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value of SSAR Awards (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted average price at which equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, are issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans.
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Dividend yields
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Risk-free interest rates
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Shares issued in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of derivative instruments at fair value and their locations on the balance sheets
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
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.
Components of net deferred tax (liabilities) assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Gross Deferred Tax Assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Bad debt reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Net operating loss
Accrued and other share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
U.S. foreign income tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Other income tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other
Customer deposits
Deferred Tax Assets Customer Deposits
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to customer deposits which can only be realized if sufficient taxable income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Installment sale
Deferred Tax Assets Installment Sale
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to installment sales which can only be realized if sufficient taxable income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Cash flow hedges
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Unrealized foreign exchange
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less: Valuation allowance
Gross deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Unrealized foreign exchange
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains
Prepaid expenses, deductible for tax purposes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Unrealized derivatives
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Reported on the consolidated balance sheets as:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Classification [Abstract]
Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets for deferred tax assets, non-current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Non-current income tax liabilities, net for deferred tax liabilities, non-current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Aviation fueling operations of certain ExxonMobil affiliates
Aviation Fueling Operations Of Certain ExxonMobil Affiliates [Member]
Aviation Fueling Operations Of Certain ExxonMobil Affiliates [Member]
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").
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Land segment
Land Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Land segment.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademark/Trade name rights
Trademarks Trade Names Rights [Member]
Rights acquired through registration of a trademark and trade names to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style thereof.
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Crude Oil Joint Venture Partner
Crude Oil Joint Venture Partner [Member]
Crude Oil Joint Venture Partner [Member]
Number of airports to be acquired (more than)
Number Of Airports To Be Acquired
Number of airports to be acquired through a definitive agreement.
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Number of business acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill anticipated to be deductible for tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Identifiable intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Weighted average amortizable lives of identifiable intangible assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Previous percentage of ownership of parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Increase in noncontrolling interest equity
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Write off of outstanding amounts owed by former joint venture partner
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
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.
Cumulative amount of the corrections
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
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
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; 100.0 shares authorized, 70.8 and 72.1 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Retained earnings
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
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
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]
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Gross profit
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Income from operations
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Capital expenditures:
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Total capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Represents capital expenditures incurred during the period.
Write-downs to goodwill or identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill classified as held for sale
Goodwill classified as held for sale
Amount of potential divestiture of an asset held for sale representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.
Adjustment of purchase price allocations
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign currency translation of non-USD functional currency subsidiary goodwill
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at the end of the period
2015 Acquisitions
Acquisitions, 2015 [Member]
Acquisitions, 2015
Purchase price
Less: Cash acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Estimated purchase price, net of cash acquired
Business Combination Purchase Price Net of Cash Acquired
Represents the total cost of the acquired entity, net of cash acquired.
Less: Amounts due to sellers and promissory notes issued
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Amount Due from to Acquiree
Represents the combined amounts due from (to) sellers and amount of liabilities incurred by the acquirer as a part of consideration transferred in a business combination.
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts 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
Other current and long-term assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Other Current and Long Term Assets
Represents the amount of other current and long-term assets acquired at the acquisition date.
Liabilities assumed:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Short-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Short-term Debt
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Customer Deposits
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Accrued Expense and Other Current Liabilities
Represents the amount of accrued expenses and other current liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.
Non-current income tax liabilities and other long term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [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.
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other income
Other Income [Member]
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
Other Investments
Other Investments [Abstract]
Other investments
Equity Method Investments
Schedule of outstanding awards issued pursuant to plans
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of stock-based awards outstanding and available for future issuance under various plans.
Schedule of unvested restricted stock outstanding
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of RSUs
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable SSAR Awards
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of unrecognized compensation cost
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the estimated aggregate amortization expense for unrecognized compensation cost for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Schedule of components of other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
Asia/Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Americas, excluding United States
Americas Excluding United States [Member]
Continents of North and South America, excluding the United States.
U.K.
UNITED KINGDOM
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Information concerning our revenue, income from operations, non-current and total assets, as segregated between the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and the Asia/Pacific regions
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Non-current assets:
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets:
Total assets
Revenue
Schedule of revenue, gross profit, income from operations, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures 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 revenue, income from operations, non-current assets and total assets by geographic segment
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
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
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Long
Long [Member]
Short
Short [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
AUD
Australia, Dollars
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
PHP
Philippines, Pesos
PLN
Poland, Zlotych
RON
Romania, New Lei
SEK
Sweden, Kronor
SGD
Singapore, Dollars
ZAR
South Africa, Rand
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value of commodity contracts
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Notional amount of foreign currency contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [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]
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 inventory hedging
Commodity Contract, Inventory Hedging [Member]
Commodity Contract, Inventory Hedging [Member]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other (expense) income, net
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) recognized in income representing hedge ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
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 into 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 and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Amount of 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
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Additional assets required to be posted should credit-risk contingent feature be triggered
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
Supplier agreements
Supplier Agreements [Member]
An asset acquired in a business combination or other transaction representing supplier agreements.
Total current assets held for sale
Total non-current assets held for sale
Total current liabilities held for sale
Total non-current liabilities held for sale
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
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]
Gross Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Gross Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
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
Initial noncontrolling interest upon acquisition of businesses
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 $1.0 million and $1.6 million in 2014 and 2016 respectively)
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 $1.0 million and $1.6 million in 2014 and 2016 respectively) (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)
Aggregate annual maturities of debt
Maturities of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
2017
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2018
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
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]
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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures
Office Equipment Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
The information pertaining to office equipment and furniture and fixtures of the entity.
Computer equipment and software costs
Computer Equipment And Software Costs [Member]
The information pertaining to computer equipment and software costs of the entity.
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Computer software costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software development in progress
Software Development In Progress [Member]
Capitalized costs to develop software still in progress.
Capital lease
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Amount of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Computer software costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract]
Computer software costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Computer software costs, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Computer software costs
Amortization expense related to computer software costs
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of allowance for bad debt
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
2014 Acquisitions
Acquisitions 2014 [Member]
Represents the entity's business combinations in 2014.
Less: Promissory notes issued
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Less: Amounts due to sellers
Initial noncontrolling interest upon acquisition of businesses
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Watson Petroleum
Watson Petroleum Limited [Member]
Represents information related to Watson Petroleum Limited, which was acquired by the entity.
Colt
Colt International L L C [Member]
Represents information related to Colt International, LLC ("Colt").
Number of locations (more than)
Number of Locations
Represents the number of locations.
Number of acquisitions
Escrow payment related to an assumed obligation of an acquired business
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Amounts due to sellers
Business Combination Amounts Due to Sellers
Represents the amounts due to sellers in connection with a business acquisition.
Additional estimated amounts due to seller
Increase Decrease in Amounts Due to Sellers
Represents the increase (decrease) in amounts due to sellers during the period.
Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum commitments under agreement with executive officers and key employees
Schedule of Future Minimum Commitments, under Agreement with Executive Officers and Key Employees [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the information relating to the future minimum commitments under an agreement by the entity with executive officers and key employees.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Weighted average interest rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Schedule of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of aggregate annual maturities of debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of interest expense and other financing costs, net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary Quarterly Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans, Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans, Disclosures [Table]
Disclosures about defined contribution plans.
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefits, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
U.S. defined contribution plan
United States Defined Contribution Plans [Member]
Represents the defined contribution plan for employees in United States.
NQDC plan
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Defined Contribution Plans [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Employer match for each 1% of the participants contributions up to 6% of the participants contributions (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match
Represents the employer matching contributions for the employees' contributions.
Percentage of eligible compensation up to 6% of the eligible compensation, matched 50% by employer
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Match Employee Contribution Level One
Represents the first level of employee contributions (percentage of compensation) which are matched by the employer.
Employer contribution limit per calendar year (as a percent of compensation)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Limit, Percentage of Compensation
The limit of annual employer contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation.
Deferred compensation payable
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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]
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]
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
Total derivative assets
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, 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.
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.
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Accounts receivable, net:
Allowance for bad debt
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Goodwill:
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Identifiable intangible assets, net:
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
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
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
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.
Escrow account utilized for payment of assumed pension exit obligation
Decrease in Restricted Cash
Escrow account balance
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Assets acquired, net of cash
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Liabilities assumed
Liabilities Assumed
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disclosure of the carrying value of purchased amortizable finite-lived intangible assets, including disclosure of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class.
Trademark/trade name rights
Trademarks And Trade Names Rights [Member]
The rights acquired through registration of a business name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof and of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style.
Identifiable intangible assets
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, Net
Intangible amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Employment Agreement
Employment Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to an employee agreement equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Statement [Line Items]
Summary of unaudited quarterly result
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Severance termination charge, net of tax
Severance Termination Costs Net of Tax
Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a severance arrangement, net of taxes.
Severance termination charge, impact on basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Severance Termination Costs Impact on Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Represents the impact on basic and diluted earnings per share related to the executive non-renewal charge.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Cash Flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $4.1 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
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 long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future estimated amortization of identifiable intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Correction of Previously Issued Financial Information
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 69.9 and 70.8 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Credit facility
Letters of credit and bankers' acceptances
Letters Of Credit And Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Letters of Credit and Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Term loans
Other uncommitted credit lines
Other Uncommitted Credit Lines [Member]
Other Uncommitted Credit Lines [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base rate
Base Rate [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
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.
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
Reference rate for variable rate of interest
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Basis points added to reference rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Letters of credit fees (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Commitment fee on the unused portion of the credit facility (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Letters of credit, outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Schedule of derivative instruments measured at fair value and their locations on the consolidated balance sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value positions of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Impact of derivatives designated as fair value hedges on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
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]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
AGCS
AGCS Marine Insurance Company [Member]
AGCS Marine Insurance Company [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Insurance Claims
Insurance Claims [Member]
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Pre-assessment
Tax Authority Pre-Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Pre-Assessment [Member]
Collectibility of receivables
Collectibility of Receivables [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Hanjin
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. [Member]
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Damages and interest awarded
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Write off of customer receivables
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Loss contingency, outstanding receivables
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Dividends
Dividends [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Stock Repurchase Programs
Stock Repurchase Programs [Abstract]
Authorized common stock repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Amount of shares repurchased
Amount available to repurchase shares under stock repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Schedule of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amount of computer software costs, including capitalized internally developed software costs
Schedule of Capitalized Computer Software Costs [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the amount of computer software costs, including capitalized internally developed software costs.
Schedule of assets and accumulated amortization recorded under capital leases
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Business Segments, Geographic Information, and Major Customers
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Kasbar agreement
Kasbar Agreement [Member]
Represents information pertaining to an agreement with Michael J. Kasbar.
Agreements with executive officers and key employees
Agreements With Executive Officers And Key Employees [Member]
Represents information pertaining to agreements with executive officers and key employees.
Loss contingencies
Annual base salary
Loss Contingency, Annual Base Salary under Agreement
Represents the annual base salary under the agreement.
Term of extension in expiration period under the specified condition
Loss Contingency, Agreement Expiration Term, Extension under Specified Condition
Represents the term of extension in the expiration period of the agreement.
Minimum period prior to expiration of the term for serving specified notice to prevent extension of the agreement term
Loss Contingency, Agreement Minimum Period Prior to Expiration Term for Serving Specified Notice to Prevent Extension of Agreement Term
Represents the minimum period prior to expiration of the term for serving the specified notice to prevent extension of the agreement term.
Severance payment for termination following a change of control
Loss Contingency, Severance Payment for Employment Termination Following Change of Control
Represents the amount of severance payment for termination of the executive's employment following a change in control under the agreement.
Severance payment for termination following other scenarios
Loss Contingency, Severance Payment for Employment Termination Following Other Scenarios
Represents the amount of severance payment for termination of the executive's employment following other scenarios.
Period for severance payment after termination of executive's employment
Loss Contingency, Period for Severance Payment after Termination of Executives Employment
Represents the period for severance payment after termination of the executive's employment under the agreement.
Future minimum commitments under agreements with executive officers and key employees
Future Minimum Commitments, under Agreements with Executive Officers and Key Employees [Abstract]
2017
Future Minimum Commitments under Agreements with Executive Officers and Key Employees Year One
The amount of commitment expense expected to be paid during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Executive Non-renewal Charge
Executive Non-renewal Charge [Abstract]
Executive Non-renewal Charge [Abstract]
Charges in connection with the non-renewal of agreement
Severance Termination Costs
Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees terminated under a severance arrangement.
Non-cash expenses related to stock award compensation
Severance Costs Non-cash
Represents the amount of non-cash expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a severance arrangement.
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
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]
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)
Extinguishment of liabilities, net
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Foreign currency (gains), 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.
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Escrow payment related to an assumed obligation of an acquired business
Proceeds from the sale of crude oil joint venture interests
Proceeds from Sale of Joint Venture Interests
The cash inflow associated with the sale of joint venture interests.
Purchase of (COLI) investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Issuance of Note Receivable
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable
Repayment of Note Receivable
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
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
Investment by noncontrolling interest
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Distribution of noncontrolling interest
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
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.
Net cash provided by (used in) 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
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Cash paid during the year for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest, net of capitalized interest
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash flow hedges, income tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Increase (decrease) in additional liabilities related to unrecognized tax liabilities
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities, Period Increase (Decrease)
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax liabilities for the period.
Increase (decrease) in assets related to unrecognized tax assets
Unrecognized Tax Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax assets for the period.
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Liabilities related to a foreign currency translation expense
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities, Related to Foreign Currency Translation, Expense Period Increase (Decrease)
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax liabilities related to a foreign currency translation expense for the period.
Unrecognized tax liabilities
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities
The gross amount of unrecognized tax liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized tax assets
Unrecognized Tax Assets
The gross amount of unrecognized tax assets related to unrecognized tax benefits as of the balance sheet date.
Reconciliation of total amounts of unrecognized income tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities – opening balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increases – tax positions in prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases – tax positions in prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases – tax positions in current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases – tax positions in current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Liabilities – ending balance
Expected reduction in income tax expense if uncertain tax positions are settled by the taxing authorities in the entity's favor
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Expected reduction in effective income tax rate if uncertain tax positions are settled by the taxing authorities in the entity's favor (as a percent)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Percentage
The effective income tax rate of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
Interest and penalties expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, recorded as income (expense)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, recorded as income tax (income) expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Accrued penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
SRTO
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Pre-assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Pre-Assessment, Penalties Expense
Income Tax Examination, Pre-Assessment, Penalties Expense
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debt
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Investments
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Payment Awards
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]