| Cover | Dec. 21, 2020 | Nov. 12, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 21, 2020 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PANGAEA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LTD. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001606909 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1205464 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | D0 | |
| Entity File Number | 001-36798 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 109 Long Wharf | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Newport | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | RI | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02840 | |
| City Area Code | 401 | |
| Local Phone Number | 846-7790 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
| Trading Symbol | PANL | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
