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
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State-sponsored sabotage is likely to escalate in the near future too, a report from security think tank Insikt Group claims
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Global uncertainty, both politically and economically, has dampened demand for newbuildings, chief executive Hakan Agnevall said, but Wartsila’s core segments remain strong
Abandonment cases up 30% already in 2025
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Is it feasible to run a small dry bulk fleet anymore?
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Unite accuses ITF of targeting union staff in job cuts
Affiliate French trade union FGTE said if a single case of discrimination or retaliation was proven, it would withdraw from the federation