Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Visit is second by the Kum Dae in less than three weeks
North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
Coal shipments could be in violation of Beijing's own domestic ruling issued in February
Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
Visits come roughly thirty days after China's implementation of UN embargo
North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate
North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues
Vessel with shady past arrives at a Shanghai facility equipped to handle coal and iron
Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port
Visit occurred one week after Resolution 2371's implementation date
Several North Korean tankers return to service
Though activity still low when compared to recent years
North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline