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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Chariot Tide
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India’s Russian crude oil imports fall as new EU sanctions on oil products kick in
Recent data suggests Washington’s campaign of pressure on India could finally be bearing fruit as imports of Russian crude fall
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Don’t write off coal just yet
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