Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
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
Canada spots 24 suspected ship-to-ship transfers in DPRK sanctions operations
Frigate and aircraft deployed in October detect over 100 suspicious vessels as part of multinational campaign
November 25, 2021
German warship arrives in Japan to join DPRK sanctions mission for first time
Berlin hopes to counter North Korean nuclear ‘threat’ with frigate dispatch, as China and Russia seek to ease sanctions
November 8, 2021
North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
Satellite imagery shows major construction at freight storage area that may be converted to disinfection facility
November 2, 2021
Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume
Documents show work on customs facility continues as DPRK and China reportedly mull renewed freight operations
November 2, 2021
North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
Appearance of fewer vessels at key port suggests fishing is resuming after COVID-19 restrictions
November 1, 2021
North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
Vehicles moving around trade zone near border as ROK spy agency claims China may resume rail trade with DPRK next month
October 29, 2021
