Cover Page Document
Cover Page Document | Nov. 19, 2021 | Sep. 07, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000789460 | |
Entity Registrant Name | WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 9800 N.W. 41st Street, | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 3, 2021 | |
Entity File Number | 1-9533 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-2459427 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Miami, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | FL | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33178 | |
Trading Symbol | INT | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
City Area Code | 305 | |
Local Phone Number | 428-8000 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |