NEWSLETTER
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YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS Apr 2026Issue 007
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 month’s update from LETH! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you informed on
the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
Port Agency In DenmarkSkaw Passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : Mar 15 - Apr 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Month Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other TankersGas Carrier
Monthly Average 2582 1261 1321 256 144 404 1181 443 153
Mar 15 - Apr 15 3275 1641 1634 323 153 548 1505 510 234
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
Russian crude exports from the Baltic are facing growing pressure
from both port strikes and tighter Western enforcement,
pushing operations into a more difficult environment. While higher
oil prices are helping offset some losses, Russia is unlikely to fully
benefit due to increasing logistical and operational constraints.
At the same time, the risk of transporting Russian crude, especially
via shadow fleets, has risen significantly, leading to changes in
routing and more complex, costly operations. This is effectively
shifting exports into a higher-cost, higher-risk model, making flows
less efficient and harder to sustain.
For legitimate tanker operators, this creates a mixed picture. They
face greater exposure to disruption, compliance scrutiny,
congestion, and reputational risk, but also a potential upside. As
enforcement tightens and shadow fleet operations become more
constrained, compliant vessels are emerging as the more reliable
and lower-friction option, positioning them to benefit in an
increasingly tight and volatile tanker market.
Recent UAV strikes on Russian Baltic ports mark a clear escalation,
with Ukrainian long-range drones hitting Ust-Luga, Primorsk, and
Vyborg within days. The attacks damaged infrastructure and a patrol
vessel, and represent the first confirmed strikes on Baltic port
facilities in over six months. Commercial shipping is unlikely to be
directly targeted.
For Russian exports, disruptions at key Baltic ports could
temporarily remove up to 40 percent of capacity, while
enforcement pressure is raising the cost and complexity of shadow
fleet operations. This is pushing exports into a higher-cost and less
efficient system, limiting Russia’s ability to fully benefit from higher
oil prices.
Shadow fleet activity is adapting through rerouting and ship-to-ship
transfers, but at rising cost and reduced efficiency. For legitimate
operators, congestion, compliance scrutiny, and reputational risk are
increasing, but tighter supply conditions are also supporting
stronger freight rates for compliant tonnage. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
MaltaPanama SpainGibraltarDenmarkEgyptSingaporeTurkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Apr 2026
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Add your body text
As Leth Danish Straits continues to expand its port call
services across key ports in Denmark, strengthening
support for vessel operations in the region, activity is
steadily increasing in major hubs including Copenhagen,
Aarhus, Esbjerg, and Aalborg, where we are on a
consistent basis assisting our clients and ensuring all their
needs are met during their port calls.
We are seeing a growing number of port calls across the
country, reflecting increased demand for reliable and
responsive local support. In parallel, we continue to assist
clients with a wide range of operational requirements,
ensuring smooth coordination with local stakeholders
and efficient handling of port-related formalities.
This ongoing expansion allows us to further strengthen
our presence in the Danish market and maintain a high
level of service consistency, even as call volumes increase
and operational complexity evolves
For more please check:
https://lethagencies.com/files/leth-danish-straits-port-ag
ency-3492.pdf
Port Call Services In Denmark
NEWSLETTER
www.lethagencies.com
YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS Apr 2026Issue 007
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 month’s update from LETH! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you informed on
the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
Port Agency In DenmarkSkaw Passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : Mar 15 - Apr 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Month Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other TankersGas Carrier
Monthly Average 2582 1261 1321 256 144 404 1181 443 153
Mar 15 - Apr 15 3275 1641 1634 323 153 548 1505 510 234
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
Russian crude exports from the Baltic are facing growing pressure
from both port strikes and tighter Western enforcement,
pushing operations into a more difficult environment. While higher
oil prices are helping offset some losses, Russia is unlikely to fully
benefit due to increasing logistical and operational constraints.
At the same time, the risk of transporting Russian crude, especially
via shadow fleets, has risen significantly, leading to changes in
routing and more complex, costly operations. This is effectively
shifting exports into a higher-cost, higher-risk model, making flows
less efficient and harder to sustain.
For legitimate tanker operators, this creates a mixed picture. They
face greater exposure to disruption, compliance scrutiny,
congestion, and reputational risk, but also a potential upside. As
enforcement tightens and shadow fleet operations become more
constrained, compliant vessels are emerging as the more reliable
and lower-friction option, positioning them to benefit in an
increasingly tight and volatile tanker market.
Recent UAV strikes on Russian Baltic ports mark a clear escalation,
with Ukrainian long-range drones hitting Ust-Luga, Primorsk, and
Vyborg within days. The attacks damaged infrastructure and a patrol
vessel, and represent the first confirmed strikes on Baltic port
facilities in over six months. Commercial shipping is unlikely to be
directly targeted.
For Russian exports, disruptions at key Baltic ports could
temporarily remove up to 40 percent of capacity, while
enforcement pressure is raising the cost and complexity of shadow
fleet operations. This is pushing exports into a higher-cost and less
efficient system, limiting Russia’s ability to fully benefit from higher
oil prices.
Shadow fleet activity is adapting through rerouting and ship-to-ship
transfers, but at rising cost and reduced efficiency. For legitimate
operators, congestion, compliance scrutiny, and reputational risk are
increasing, but tighter supply conditions are also supporting
stronger freight rates for compliant tonnage. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
MaltaPanama SpainGibraltarDenmarkEgyptSingaporeTurkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Apr 2026
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Add your body text
As Leth Danish Straits continues to expand its port call
services across key ports in Denmark, strengthening
support for vessel operations in the region, activity is
steadily increasing in major hubs including Copenhagen,
Aarhus, Esbjerg, and Aalborg, where we are on a
consistent basis assisting our clients and ensuring all their
needs are met during their port calls.
We are seeing a growing number of port calls across the
country, reflecting increased demand for reliable and
responsive local support. In parallel, we continue to assist
clients with a wide range of operational requirements,
ensuring smooth coordination with local stakeholders
and efficient handling of port-related formalities.
This ongoing expansion allows us to further strengthen
our presence in the Danish market and maintain a high
level of service consistency, even as call volumes increase
and operational complexity evolves
For more please check:
https://lethagencies.com/files/leth-danish-straits-port-ag
ency-3492.pdf
Port Call Services In Denmark
