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Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: PANL) specializes in providing comprehensive maritime logistics and seaborne dry bulk transportation services. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pangaea operates a fleet of 35-50 vessels, 14 of which are owned, excluding three new buildings on order. The company’s U.S. administrative agent, Phoenix Bulk Carriers, oversees operations with a focus on consistency, capability, and integrity.

Pangaea’s core business involves the transportation of various dry bulk cargoes such as grains, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, limestone, soybeans, sugar, salt, and wood pellets. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to meet the industrial needs of its clients, including:

• Cargo Loading
• Voyage Planning
• Vessel Chartering
• Technical Vessel Management
• Cargo Discharge

Recent achievements include the certification of its 95,000 dwt. post-panamax dry bulk carrier, Nordic Nuluujaak, with the Class Silent (E) Notation by DNV, recognizing its ability to reduce environmental noise emissions. This vessel, built in 2021 at Guangzhou International Shipyard along with three sister ships, underscores Pangaea's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Financially, Pangaea reported robust results with a non-GAAP adjusted net income of $14.4 million for Q3 2023, driven by its specialized fleet and long-term contracts of affreightment (COAs). As of Q3 2023, the company had $87.4 million in cash and equivalents, with total debt at $279.3 million, showcasing solid financial health.

Pangaea’s strategic initiatives highlight its dedication to fleet renewal, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility. The company continues to replace older vessels with newer, more efficient ones and expand its onshore logistics capabilities. Recent acquisitions of marine port terminals in Florida and Maryland and the sale of its 2006-built Bulk Trident for $9.8 million exemplify its proactive fleet management.

The company’s outlook remains positive with strong fleet utilization, leveraging its integrated shipping and logistics model, and focusing on strategic growth in both fleet and logistics capabilities.