April 27, 2024

Shipping

Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
NK PRO

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May

But continuing shipments not indicative of a supply prohibition

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2017
10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
NK PRO

10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal

Sources say no end in sight and speculate prices will never return to normal

10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2017
North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
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North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed

Two others continue to wait near Vladivostok oil terminal, despite OFAC designation

North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2017
Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
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Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China

Three ships visited coal handling facilities in Shanghai since Sunday: ship tracker

Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2017
As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
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As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier

One of North Korea's primary fuel terminals in the Russian Far East owned by now-sanctioned company

As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 2, 2017
Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
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Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April

Although diesel imports did fall, trade was in line with the DPRK's normal import practices

Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 26, 2017
Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
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Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea

Previous and current links will likely be of concern to enforcement agencies

Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2017
A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep
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A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep

Ship tracking shows record number of DPRK-owned oil tankers in Russia amid 75% domestic price hike

A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Leo Byrne May 17, 2017
Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers

Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers

Investigation reveals network of businesses devoted to covering North Korea's tracks

Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 15, 2017
North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
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North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports

Both give Dalian - their former primary destination - a wide berth

North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2017
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