Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent
Sanctioned N.Korean firm worked in Russian apartment
Photos obtained by NK News show former office of sanctioned shipping company in Vladivostok
North Korean tankers busy ahead of celebrations
NK News vessel tracker shows nearly every DPRK oil tanker delivering to North Korean ports
N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
The new route between Longkou and Nampo will move coal and food between the two countries
Front companies, false flags hide North Korea-Burma ties
No longer a junta, Burmese military retains grand ambitions
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months
Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa
Owners had defaulted on mortgage payments, crew only recently able to go back to North Korea
U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
Company fined $270,000 but took more than $1 million in insurance payments from North Korea between 2008 and 2011