Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
Spikes were not enough to indicate upcoming supply shortages
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March
Though shipments of iron - another restricted commodity - nearly doubled
N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues
Satellite imagery confirms that at least two vessels likely unloaded their coal cargos in China's Jingtang Port
Amid reports of price hikes, North Korean oil tankers go quiet
Business continues as usual, however, for DPRK tankers headed to Russia's Far East
Second ship heads from N. Korean coal terminal to China
The 77000 tonne Neng Yuan left Rason on April 1, before heading to Hong Kong
Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
Vessels sailed from North Korea and are owned by Pyongyang-based companies.
Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships
Number of DPRK ships using Fijian flags drops between February and March
Taiwanese ship travels from N. Korean port to Chinese coal power plant
Member states must notify UN of foreign coal shipments from the DPRK's Rason port
Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service
Another previously sanctioned ship was detained after failing an inspection in China
UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
Figures cast doubt on Beijing's claims that traders had approached a UN quota
