World Kinect

What It Is

World Kinect is a multinational energy and fuel-logistics company, known for most of its history as World Fuel Services before adopting the World Kinect name in 2023. It supplies and manages fuel for aviation, marine, and land transportation customers worldwide, and over time expanded into broader energy and sustainability services. The company has long been one of the largest publicly traded firms based in the Miami area, regularly appearing on the Fortune 500 by revenue.

Why It Matters

World Kinect is a clear example of Miami functioning as a base for businesses that operate across the Americas and beyond rather than within a single national market. Its core trade is moving fuel through global supply chains, and South Florida's position as an aviation and shipping hub made it a logical home. The company illustrates how Miami's corporate roster runs heavily toward logistics, trade, and cross-border services rather than the manufacturing or tech anchors of older U.S. cities.

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