Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
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]
Software development in progress
Software Development In Progress [Member]
Capitalized costs to develop software still in progress.
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, Before Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, Before Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Finance Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant 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
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Summary Quarterly Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
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 Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [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 income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Net other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of end of period
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets not subject to amortization
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future estimated amortization of identifiable intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
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.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
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
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual base salary
Loss Contingency, Annual Base Salary under Agreement
Represents the annual base salary under the agreement.
Agreement expiration term, extension under 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.
Vesting period of outstanding equity awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
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]
2019
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.
Leases [Abstract]
Lease costs and other information related to leases
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Remaining lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Remaining lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Recognized From Prior Period
Recognized From Prior Period [Member]
Recognized From Prior Period [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Discrete tax benefit, prior year foreign tax return
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Income from operations, net of tax
Operating Income (Loss), Net Of Tax
Operating Income (Loss), Net Of Tax
Right of use assets
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset
Lease liabilities
Lease, Liability
Lease, Liability
Other investments
Equity Method Investments
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
2020-2039
Expiration December 2020 To 2039 [Member]
Expiration December 2020 To 2039 [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
Deffered tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating Loss carryforward, US
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Net operating Loss carryforward, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Net operating loss carryforward, Total
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset for NOLs
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Period applicable for additional special income tax concession
Period Applicable Income Tax Concession
Represents the period applicable for income tax concession.
Decrease in foreign income tax
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Income Tax Concession, Impact On Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit concentration risk
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Credit exposure
Credit Exposure [Member]
Credit Exposure [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
OTC Counterparty
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Largest Counterparty [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Total credit risk
Credit Derivative, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue, gross profit, income from operations, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures by segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
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]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue disaggregated by major geographic areas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Term Loans
Term Loans [Member]
Term Loans [Member]
Amended credit facility
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Letters of credit and bankers' acceptances
Letters Of Credit And Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Letters of Credit and Bankers Acceptance [Member]
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]
Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
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
Basis points added to reference rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Letters of credit, outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for bad debt
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for bad debt
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Activities in allowance for bad debt
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period
Charges to provision for bad debt
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Recoveries of bad debt
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Addition, Recovery
Translation Adjustments
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
Balance as of end of period
Sale price of receivables, percentage of sold amount
Trade Receivables Held-For-Sale, Sale Price, Percentage Of Sold Amount
Trade Receivables Held-For-Sale, Sale Price, Percentage Of Sold Amount
Receivable, basis spread on variable rate
Trade Receivable Discount Margin, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Trade Receivable Discount Margin, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Account receivable sold
Trade Receivables Held-for-sale, Reconciliation to Cash Flow, Deductions from Held-for-sale
Fees and interest paid under RPA
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Fees And Interest Paid Under Receivables Purchase Agreements
Accounts receivable sold under repurchase agreement
Trade Receivable, Sold Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivable, Sold Under Agreement, Amount
Amount collected of accounts receivables under repurchase agreement
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Trade Receivables, Cash Collected Under Agreement, Amount
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs
Debt, Interest Income, Expense And Other Financing Costs [Text Block]
Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Financing Costs [Text Block]
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]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [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
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Aviation segment
Aviation Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Aviation segment.
Land segment
Land Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Land segment.
Marine segment
Marine Segment [Member]
Represents the information related to the Marine segment.
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
EMEA
EMEA [Member]
LATAM
Latin America [Member]
North America
North America [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, ASC 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606)
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer
Revenues
Revenues
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [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]
Goodwill impairment and intangible asset impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Land
Land Reporting Unit [Member]
Land Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill
2018 acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
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)
Adjustment for sale of business
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Balance at the end of the period
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
South Korea (SRTO)
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Tax Authority, South Korea (SRTO) [Member]
Federal, state and municipal tax authorities in Brazil
State And Municipal Tax Authorities And Secretariat Of The Federal Revenue Bureau Of Brazil [Member]
State And Municipal Tax Authorities And Secretariat Of The Federal Revenue Bureau Of Brazil [Member]
Assessment
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Tax Authority Assessment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Pre-assessment notice, amount
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Estimate of possible loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net income including noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to World Fuel
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Finance lease cost:
Finance Lease, Cost1 [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Cost1 [Abstract]
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Rental expenses for properties and equipment
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Represents the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges and noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Customer deposits
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Non-current income tax liabilities, net
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other 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, 65.2 and 67.0 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Business Segments, Geographic Information and Major Customers
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total World Fuel Shareholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Net income
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Distribution of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Amortization of share-based payment awards
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
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 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 (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Purchases of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Acquisition of remaining noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification of certain tax effects from US Tax Reform
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Balance (in shares)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Hedged Asset/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Asset/(Liabilities)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [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]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other (expense) income, net
Other Income [Member]
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]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Revenue
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Revenue, Excluding Impact Of Hedges
Total amount of income and expense line items excluding the impact of hedges, Cost of revenue
Cost Of Revenue, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
Cost Of Revenue, Excluding Hedging Impact Of Hedges
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
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 derivative liability positions with credit contingent features
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Maximum potential collateral requirements
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Year Ended December 31,
Maturities of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
2020
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
2021
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Two
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Two
2022
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Three
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Three
2023
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Four
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Four
2024
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Five
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal In Year Five
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal After Year Five
Long-Term Debt And Finance Lease Liability, Repayments Of Principal After Year Five
Total debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
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)
Weighted Average Grant date Fair Value Price
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
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Compensation and employee benefits
Labor and Related Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Goodwill & Other Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Non-operating expenses, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
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.
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total non-operating expenses, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
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 (loss) including noncontrolling interest
Other comprehensive income (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 hedges, net of income tax benefit of $8.7, expense of $7.0, and benefit of $0.3 for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $8.7, expense of $7.0, and benefit of $0.3 for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive income (loss) 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 (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
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
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of outstanding and exercisable SSAR Awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Stock Appreciation Right, 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]
Cash dividends declared
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Increase to repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Amount available to repurchase shares under stock repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Amount of shares repurchased (in shares)
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]
Acquisitions 2017
Acquisitions 2017 [Member]
Acquisitions 2017 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Amounts due to sellers
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Non-monetary consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Estimated purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
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
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Other current and long-term assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed 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]
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.
Long-term liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Tax Liabilities
Purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Cash Surrender Value [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt
Notes receivable
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Cash surrender value of life insurance
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
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]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net:
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for accounts receivable sold
Consideration Received for Beneficial Interest Obtained for Transferring Financial Asset
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Avinode Group AB
Avinode Group AB [Member]
Avinode Group AB [Member]
Cash paid for acquisition of non-controlling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid
Dividends Payable
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.
Investments
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
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
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
Deferred tax costs on foreign unrepatriated earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Unrealized derivatives
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Cash flow hedges
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Cash Flow Hedges
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Cash Flow Hedges
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 Income Tax Assets, Net
Non-current income tax liabilities, net of deferred tax liabilities, non-current
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Basis of Presentation, New Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Number of reportable operating business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
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]
Information concerning revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Income from operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
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
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for bad debt
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Total assets:
Total assets
Total unrecognized compensatoin cost related to unvested share-based payment awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based payment awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Year Ended December 31,
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
2020
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.
2021
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.
2022
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.
2023
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.
2024
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
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense and other financing costs
Interest Expense
Interest expense and other financing costs, net
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]
Effect of fair value and cash flow hedges on income and expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [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
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of potential collateral requirements for derivative liabilities
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
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 outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
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
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
Tax Act - Transition Tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Percent
Tax Reform - GILTI
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
Tax Reform - BEAT
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Base Erosion And Anti-Abuse Tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Base Erosion And Anti-Abuse Tax
Deferred tax impact on foreign unrepatriated earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent
Uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Foreign currency adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Currency Adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Currency Adjustments
Intercompany interest transfer pricing adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intercompany Pricing Adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intercompany Pricing Adjustment
Tax authority settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Nontaxable interest income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Interest Income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Interest Income
Nondeductible interest expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Interest Expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Interest Expense
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Without transition tax toll charge
Effective income tax rate
Transition tax toll charge on historic accumulated foreign earnings
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Provisional undistributed accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiary
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Undistributed Accumulated Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary Permanently Reinvested
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Undistributed Accumulated Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiary Permanently Reinvested
Foreign withholding tax, if undistributed earnings are no reinvested indefinitely
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries, Withholding Tax If Not Permanently Reinvested
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries, Withholding Tax If Not Permanently Reinvested
Accumulated foreign earnings deemed repatriated
Foreign Earnings Repatriated
Provisional estimate of the associated foreign withholding and state income tax effects
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Withholding And State Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Provisional Withholding And State Tax Expense (Benefit)
Secured Borrowing
Secured Debt [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Liability
Finance leases
Capital Lease Obligations
Total debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
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]
Provision for bad debt
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Share-based payment award compensation costs
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Change In Amount
Goodwill and other impairments
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges, Write-Down Of Receivables
Restructuring Charges, Write-Down Of Receivables
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
(Gain) loss on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net (reduced by beneficial interests received in exchange for accounts receivables sold of $369.8 and $338.8 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively)
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 Current 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 Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Contract With Customer, Refund Liability
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 (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash receipts of retained beneficial interests in receivable sales
Proceeds from Collection of Retained Interest in Securitized Receivables
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the beginning of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the end of the 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, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
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.
Awards Outstanding
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
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)
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
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.
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, 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)
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.
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
Acquisitions 2018
Acquisitions 2018 [Member]
Acquisitions 2018 [Member]
Number of business acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
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]
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.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
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]
Supplier agreements
Supplier Agreements [Member]
Supplier Agreements [Member]
Others
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
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 and Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
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 Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Outstanding bonds
Surety Bonds Outstanding
Represents the surety bonds, arranged to satisfy various security requirements, outstanding as of the balance sheet date.
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]
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
Summary Quarterly Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
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.
Increase (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]
Gross 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
Gross 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.
Amount of unrecognized income tax liabilities may decrease within the next twelve months
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
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 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 [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Danish Tax Authority
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Danish Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Proposed income adjustment
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Schedule of estimated purchase price allocation for the acquisition
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total remaining lease payments (undiscounted)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total remaining lease payments (undiscounted)
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Less: imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Leases, Before Adoption of 842
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
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]
U.S. dollar
United States of America, Dollars
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
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental Assessment and Remediation Expenses
Environmental Assessment And Remediation Expenses [Member]
Environmental Assessment And Remediation Expenses [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer match for each 1% of the participants contributions up to 6% of the participants contributions (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
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
Accrued liabilities for remediation
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
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
Receivable [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 Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Payment Awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement [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]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Year Ended December 31,
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Assets Held under Capital Leases
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Gross
Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation
Finance leases, net
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance leases
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Finance leases, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Assets
Assets, Lessee [Abstract]
Assets, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease Assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease Liability - Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease Liability - Long Term
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease Liability - Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease Liability - Long Term
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies 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 commodity derivative assets subject to the right of offset
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of commodity derivative liabilities subject to the right of offset
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
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 Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash flow hedges, income tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Cash flow hedges, income tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Leases
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Flow, Financing Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
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
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Assets:
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts Recognized
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]
Liabilities:
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
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
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]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring related costs
Paid during the period
Payments for Restructuring
Ending Balance
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
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
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)