Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
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
North Korea’s fuel trade on pace to recover in 2022: Imagery
Over 1,300 satellite images show how Pyongyang’s fuel trade appeared to ramp up as 2021 came to a close
January 7, 2022
4 flights, 63 defectors and 670K barrels of oil: North Korea’s 2021 in numbers
Data tells the story of a year in which DPRK retreated even further inward as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on
January 5, 2022
North Korea’s main shipyard christens first known cargo ship in nearly 5 years
The Jang Su San is only the third known vessel to originate from Ryongnam Shipyard
December 24, 2021
North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report
The DPRK likely violated UN-imposed sanctions on oil imports, but experts say uptick in demand a good sign for economy
December 16, 2021
Bump in DPRK coal exports to China continues, outlasting energy crisis: Imagery
Ship activity at key coal hubs suggest trade continues after flurry of Chinese orders in October
December 15, 2021
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
December 3, 2021
North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
Ship-tracking data shows scores of Chinese vessels entered DPRK’s economic zone as fishers seek out cleaner waters
November 26, 2021
