World Fuel Services
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About World Fuel Services
World Kinect Corporation, formerly known as World Fuel Services Corporation, is a global energy management company headquartered in Miami, Florida. Established in 1984, the company specializes in the marketing, trading, and financing of aviation, marine, building, and ground transportation energy commodities, along with related services.
Operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, World Kinect serves over 150,000 customers. These include commercial airlines, cargo carriers, airports, fixed-base operators, corporate fleets, and private aircraft.
Services Offered
The company's services encompass:
- Fuel management
- Price risk management
- Trip planning
- LNG supply management
- Turnkey fuel logistics
- Storage
- Consulting
- Inventory management
- Operational support
Marine Sector
World Kinect is a global leader in marine refueling, supplying fuel to international container and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts, offshore oil and gas operations, and military fleets. The company offers bunkering services across 1,200 major seaports worldwide.
Aviation Sector
In aviation, World Kinect provides fuel and service solutions to commercial airlines, cargo carriers, airports, fixed-base operators, corporate fleets, and private aircraft. Its aviation-related services include derivatives, aircraft ground handling, and international flight planning services.
Land-Based Fuel Solutions
The company also offers a range of land-based fuel solutions such as bulk fuel delivery, diesel delivery, onsite fleet fueling, tank and fuel storage, and fleet fuel cards. It operates in multiple U.S. locations including:
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Denver
- Kansas City
- Minneapolis
- Orlando
- Tacoma
- Virginia Beach
- League City, TX
Rebranding and Market Presence
In June 2023, the company rebranded from World Fuel Services Corporation to World Kinect Corporation. This change reflects its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
As of July 3, 2025, World Kinect Corporation's stock (NYSE: WKC) trades at $29.56, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.6 billion.