Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
High-res satellite images show trains unloading goods from China, revealing details about strict COVID-19 import scheme
January 24, 2022
‘Absolutely crazy’: Chaos at Chinese ports, Omicron threaten DPRK trade restart
Handful of cases can shutter entire port cities as Beijing pursues elusive zero-COVID approach
January 20, 2022
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue
January 20, 2022
Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s rapid series of missile launches, a dramatic border crossing and other recent news
January 18, 2022
Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
Train appears to have arrived after crossing from China on Monday, revealing details about new import operation
January 18, 2022
The new normal? Experts see little hope for full restart of North Korean trade
Even after resumption of overland trade, erratic policy-making and new virus strains could reverse progress in 2022
January 17, 2022
North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources
Train set to cross into North Korea on Monday as the country faces shortages from prolonged pandemic restrictions
January 16, 2022
5 years in the dark: North Korean ship reappears at key Chinese coal terminal
Suspicious visit highlights China’s willingness to overlook sanctions violations, expert says
January 14, 2022
New Chinese data law creates more headaches for ship trackers in 2022
The law creates a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card for smugglers that hide AIS data, one expert said
January 9, 2022
UNICEF says aid has cleared North Korea quarantine, on its way for distribution
The items were released after being stuck in DPRK port city for more than two months of quarantine
January 7, 2022
