Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
U.S. and UK hold workshop on North Korea maritime sanctions
Meeting focused on what private sector could do clamp down on the DPRK's illicit trade
November 16, 2018
Traffic, construction continues at controversial North Korean oil facility
Additional construction seen via satellite in Nampho since March
November 9, 2018
North Korean ship inspections halved in 2018, data shows
Numbers suggest reduced North Korean ship range, destination, and traffic
November 9, 2018
North Korean tanker returns to Russian waters
Vessel loiters near terminal owned by U.S.-designated oil company
November 7, 2018
Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings
DOJ charges Singaporean national accused by the U.S. of bank fraud, among other charges
October 25, 2018
North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
But origins and destinations not clear from location transmissions
October 23, 2018
Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December
Talks also see two sides agree to begin joint "research" into broader economic cooperation
October 15, 2018
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap
October 11, 2018
North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular
Each DPRK vessel has links to illicit behavior, sanctioned entities
October 4, 2018
North Korean detained by Vladivostok customs for “large scale” cash smuggling
DPRK citizen, a ship captain, caught carrying USD$180,000 in cash
October 3, 2018
