Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
EXCLUSIVE: DPRK-linked ships move illicit coal to China for ‘humanitarian aid’
UN Panel of Experts investigates possible ‘coal for food’ program as economy, agriculture face crises in North Korea
August 18, 2021
Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker reappears after more than yearlong absence
Appearance of the ship near Nampho suggests sanctioned ship-to-ship oil transfers, experts say
August 11, 2021
North Korea to reportedly require three-month quarantine period for 3-5 years
China-based trader with experience working in North Korea shares what he knows about the border situation
August 3, 2021
US seizes Singaporean oil tanker for violating North Korea sanctions
A U.S. federal court determined the tanker illicitly transferred more than $1.5 million worth of oil to a DPRK ship
August 1, 2021
DPRK-flagged carrier tied to coal exports visits China’s Longkou port in July
Bulk carrier and three North Korea-flagged cargo ships sailed to port this month, though purpose of visits unclear
July 22, 2021
Amid North Korean food ‘crisis,’ signs of possible humanitarian aid imports
Two inbound shipments of possible humanitarian aid detected in May and June 2021 satellite imagery
July 8, 2021
Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
Imported items selling for up to 10 times higher than normal, raising fears of disrupted supply chains
June 15, 2021
How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade
Experts say the Mu Pho’s swapping of names, flags suggests sanctions evasion
June 9, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies
May 28, 2021
