Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
Influx of illicit North Korean coal fuels concerns that shipments will continue even after Chinese energy crisis ends
France, Canada deploy aircraft to bolster North Korea sanctions enforcement
Dispatch of surveillance assets to US bases in Japan may reflect unease over DPRK’s increasing coal exports
After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
Records reveal Ji Da 1 cargo vessel likely sailed under the radar for years on behalf of Pyongyang
North Korea reports no COVID-19 cases amid reports of humanitarian aid shipment
World Health Organization said DPRK received personal protective equipment, masks and test reagents
Humanitarian aid reaches North Korea amid strict border lockdown, UN says
Medical goods to treat tuberculosis and malnutrition are one of first confirmed aid shipments to DPRK in many months
North Korea’s official oil imports tick up but remain far below its needs
Sanctions and the pandemic have battered imports of refined petroleum, but smuggling may cover part of the gap
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30
UK warship spots potential violations of North Korea sanctions in East China Sea
Pyongyang’s extensive procurement networks and maritime legal obstacles hinder sanctions enforcement, expert says