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
Iran conflict causing ‘largest supply disruption’ in oil market history
Supply is expected to plunge by as much as 8m barrels per day in March, the International Energy Agency estimates
‘Illegally imposed sanctions’ to blame for huge Sovcomflot losses
The tanker and LNG carrier owner posted losses in excess of $500m for 2025, just as the US announced a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil
Sweden boards second falsely flagged ship
The move shows a greater willingness by EU countries to board shadow fleet vessels flying false flags
Female seafarer shortage limits charterers’ push for better representation
The proportion of female seafarers is travelling in the wrong direction, but the industry must work on its talent pipeline before it demands more from its shipowners
No large tankers tracked entering the Middle East Gulf in past two days
The Strait of Hormuz may not be officially closed, but not one tanker above 10,000 dwt had entered the Middle East Gulf for more than two days on Friday afternoon, prompting fears that energy exporters will need to cut back production
EU rejects ‘protectionist measures’ in maritime strategy
Europe wants to ensure its shipyards are competing on a level-playing field, but the European Commission will seek to do that via investment, rather than protectionism