NEWSLETTER
www.lethagencies.com
Oct 2025Issue 001
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Welcome to this months update from Leth Danish Straits ! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you
informed on the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
Skagen Port Service Skaw passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : September 15 - October 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Week Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry BulkContainerGen Cargo/ MPP
Monthly Average 2025 2647 1324 1323 294 167 541 1226 418
Sep 15 - Oct 15 2420 1190 1230 291 134 504 1148 343
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Guardian
At Guardian, our Risk Advisory team closely monitors the Baltic risk
landscape to provide our clients with valuable insights and
operational recommendations.
Following the Russian 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the hybrid
confrontation between Russian actors and NATO states in the Baltic
region has appreciably increased.
EU officials openly talk about hybrid warfare, as incidents attributed
to Russia span multiple domains.
On 10 September, around twenty drones violated Polish airspace,
resulting in NATO jets downing four. On September 19, three
MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace, prompting NATO to scramble
jets to escort the Russian aircraft out. Between 22 and 28
September, several UAVs were spotted above Danish and
Norwegian airports and military facilities. While these were not
downed nor definitively attributed to Russia, they were deemed to
be flown by "capable actors", according to the Danish Police. While
it is unknown where they departed from, evidence suggests that
they might have departed from ships part of the Russian shadow
fleet. This unofficial fleet of an estimated 300 vessels is composed of
ageing ships that Russia uses to traffic commodities, mostly oil,
effectively circumventing sanctions. These ships have also been
linked to acts of sabotage and espionage in recent years. Shadow
ships are often uninsured, operate beyond their lifespan, rely on AIS
spoofing and engage in STS cargo transfer, increasing the likelihood
of safety and environmental incidents.
NATO responded with Eastern Sentry, marking an increase in its
deterrence and defence capabilities on the Eastern front, which adds
to Baltic Sentry, a similar response launched in January but focused
on the maritime domain. The EU instead proposed a drone wall
solution, featuring drone tracking and jamming capabilities.
Russia treads on strategic ambiguity, taking advantage of the Western
caution to escalate.
Maintaining situational awareness, ensuring resilience of navigation
systems and communication, and coordinating with local authorities,
on top of appropriate due diligence and tailored risk assessment, are
critical for effectively mitigating potential disruptions. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
MaltaPanama SpainGibraltarDenmarkEgyptSingaporeTurkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Oct 2025
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Skagen Port Service Update
Warehouse located in Skagen:
Through our collaboration with Skagen Port Service, we are now able to provide our clients at Skagen with reliable and flexible warehouse
solutions. Deliveries arrive directly from suppliers to the warehouse, ensuring efficient handling of ship spares, spare parts, and provisions.
We coordinate arrival registration, truck loading, and day-rate storage to keep everything organized and running smoothly. For urgent needs,
support is available during normal and after-hours to avoid unnecessary delays.
Services we offer with SPS:
•24/7-365 service
•Customs handling
•650 m2 bonded warehouse
•+1000 m2 warehouse total
•Mooring service
•Fresh water delivery in port
•Man power
•Forklift
•Hull cleaning on request
Long term storage:
We are offering long term storage of items in the warehouse, enabling suppliers, vendors, procurement teams and others, to store spares,
lube oil, bunker sample kits, and any other items in bulk for long durations. Enabling our customers to save on the constant need for
transport from external warehouses to Skagen. With the ability to store long term it is now possible to save money on transport and plan
ahead for large volumes of deliveries to fleets.
NEWSLETTER
www.lethagencies.com
Oct 2025Issue 001
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Welcome to this months update from Leth Danish Straits ! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you
informed on the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
Skagen Port Service Skaw passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : September 15 - October 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Week Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry BulkContainerGen Cargo/ MPP
Monthly Average 2025 2647 1324 1323 294 167 541 1226 418
Sep 15 - Oct 15 2420 1190 1230 291 134 504 1148 343
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Guardian
At Guardian, our Risk Advisory team closely monitors the Baltic risk
landscape to provide our clients with valuable insights and
operational recommendations.
Following the Russian 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the hybrid
confrontation between Russian actors and NATO states in the Baltic
region has appreciably increased.
EU officials openly talk about hybrid warfare, as incidents attributed
to Russia span multiple domains.
On 10 September, around twenty drones violated Polish airspace,
resulting in NATO jets downing four. On September 19, three
MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace, prompting NATO to scramble
jets to escort the Russian aircraft out. Between 22 and 28
September, several UAVs were spotted above Danish and
Norwegian airports and military facilities. While these were not
downed nor definitively attributed to Russia, they were deemed to
be flown by "capable actors", according to the Danish Police. While
it is unknown where they departed from, evidence suggests that
they might have departed from ships part of the Russian shadow
fleet. This unofficial fleet of an estimated 300 vessels is composed of
ageing ships that Russia uses to traffic commodities, mostly oil,
effectively circumventing sanctions. These ships have also been
linked to acts of sabotage and espionage in recent years. Shadow
ships are often uninsured, operate beyond their lifespan, rely on AIS
spoofing and engage in STS cargo transfer, increasing the likelihood
of safety and environmental incidents.
NATO responded with Eastern Sentry, marking an increase in its
deterrence and defence capabilities on the Eastern front, which adds
to Baltic Sentry, a similar response launched in January but focused
on the maritime domain. The EU instead proposed a drone wall
solution, featuring drone tracking and jamming capabilities.
Russia treads on strategic ambiguity, taking advantage of the Western
caution to escalate.
Maintaining situational awareness, ensuring resilience of navigation
systems and communication, and coordinating with local authorities,
on top of appropriate due diligence and tailored risk assessment, are
critical for effectively mitigating potential disruptions. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
MaltaPanama SpainGibraltarDenmarkEgyptSingaporeTurkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Oct 2025
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Skagen Port Service Update
Warehouse located in Skagen:
Through our collaboration with Skagen Port Service, we are now able to provide our clients at Skagen with reliable and flexible warehouse
solutions. Deliveries arrive directly from suppliers to the warehouse, ensuring efficient handling of ship spares, spare parts, and provisions.
We coordinate arrival registration, truck loading, and day-rate storage to keep everything organized and running smoothly. For urgent needs,
support is available during normal and after-hours to avoid unnecessary delays.
Services we offer with SPS:
•24/7-365 service
•Customs handling
•650 m2 bonded warehouse
•+1000 m2 warehouse total
•Mooring service
•Fresh water delivery in port
•Man power
•Forklift
•Hull cleaning on request
Long term storage:
We are offering long term storage of items in the warehouse, enabling suppliers, vendors, procurement teams and others, to store spares,
lube oil, bunker sample kits, and any other items in bulk for long durations. Enabling our customers to save on the constant need for
transport from external warehouses to Skagen. With the ability to store long term it is now possible to save money on transport and plan
ahead for large volumes of deliveries to fleets.
