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
Stuck in the Middle East Gulf: seafarers reveal the human cost of a shipping war
Behind every stranded vessel and every datapoint are seafarers operating in some of the most trying conditions in global shipping. Two mariners spoke exclusively to Lloyd’s List about what it is like to be trapped in the MEG, or attempt a transit of the Strait of Hormuz, amid missile threats, drone attacks and mounting uncertainty
Black Sea now the ‘most dangerous commercial shipping environment in the world’
The Black Sea conflict has entered a more dangerous phase for commercial shipping, as escalating strikes on merchant vessels, tankers and port infrastructure drive seafarer casualties to their highest levels of the war
Greek bulker hit in Strait of Hormuz
The attack resulted in an electrical blackout on board, with one crewmember missing as a result
Sanctioned tanker boarded by EU Naval Force
Documents provided by the tanker confirming its identity and nationality are being inspected by Italian forces, its defence ministry confirmed
Hormuz attacks continue as Trump claims more talks to start with Iran
One ship was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz through the southern, Oman-controlled traffic route