| Cover | Mar. 15, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 15, 2021 |
| 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 |
