Pangaea Logistics’ shares rallied 7.4% following an earnings report that highlighted sustained TCE rate premiums and significant EBITDA growth driven by higher activity and operational leverage.

• First quarter TCE rates averaged $15,252 per day, representing a 20% premium over prevailing market indices for Panamax, Supramax, and Handysize vessels.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose approximately $10 million year-over-year to $25.2 million, supported by a 34% increase in TCE earnings and increased chartered-in fleet usage.
• Chartered-in fleet days increased 54%, with charter hire expenses climbing 122% due to both higher usage and elevated charter rates ($14,488/day).
• Vessel operating expenses decreased 7% overall but rose 2% on a per day basis, partly offset by reduced owned vessel days due to prior sales.
• General and administrative expenses grew 38%, driven by higher non-cash stock compensation and increased headcount as the company expands.