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
‘Double payment’ for emissions should be avoided, EU Council says
Brussels appears to have answered calls from shipowners by approving text that would allow EU climate measures to be adjusted if the IMO adopts a global measure
Posidonia wrapped: The quiet undercurrent of concern
The size and scale of the celebrations at Posidonia would not suggest an industry in distress, but we have been here before...
Shipping risks widening seafarer competency gaps unless it acts collectively, industry warns
The long‑anticipated shortage of skilled seafarers is moving from a distant concern to an immediate threat — and unless the industry tackles it together, early investors in training may see their efforts undermined by poaching, speakers at Posidonia said.
Classing an ageing fleet: drones, AI and the shadow fleet threat
Recycling remains at historically low levels, and older tonnage keeps on earning, which is putting greater demand on classification societies
Shadow fleet is no longer simply a sanctions evasion problem
European governments need to act faster to counter hybrid threats and prevent damage to infrastructure, Polish representatives tell Posidonia
Bunker supply not an issue for ‘foreseeable future’
Despite early fears of widespread bunker shortages, supply has held steady, with industry leaders telling Lloyd’s List that availability remains secure for the foreseeable future. But ExxonMobil vice-president warns that crude inventories have been drawn down to ‘unheard of’ levels