Joshua Minchin
Senior Reporter, Lloyd’s List Intelligence
Joshua is a London-based senior reporter. Before joining Lloyd’s List, he worked on various b2b publications at Russell Publishing, including as Editor of New Food.
Joshua holds a History and German degree from the University of Sheffield and is a long-suffering Sheffield United fan.
Aside from reading too many history books, Josh enjoys playing golf and watching all sports.
Latest From Joshua Minchin
Indonesia’s coal nationalisation could offer tonne-mile bulker boost
If efforts to centralise exports becomes unmanageable, Indonesia’s loss could be South Africa’s, and bulk owners’ gain
Iran’s shadow fleet exercising caution, but has not completely abandoned market
Nearly 20 shadow fleet tankers have stopped just outside the US blockade line or are diverting on the approach, appearing to be waiting and weighing up their options
Trump and Xi urge opening of Hormuz, but safe passage still depends on nationality
As Presidents Trump and Xi agree on the importance of an open Strait of Hormuz and even to increase oil trade between the two nations, Tehran said it has explicitly allowed Chinese vessels to transit the chokepoint safely
Strait of Hormuz: vessels are stuck, but seafarers are not
Hundreds of vessels remain stranded in the Middle East Gulf but a gradual opening of Middle Eastern airspace means seafarers are able to exit and enter the region
Simandou ships record volume of iron ore
Simandou’s long‑awaited ramp‑up is finally taking shape, with record April shipments feeding China’s swelling iron ore inventories. The shift that could squeeze Australian exporters even as rising tonne-miles bolster capesize demand. But looming Guinean export controls and a potential bauxite ban threaten to upend that momentum in coming months