Joshua Minchin
News Reporter, Lloyd’s List Intelligence

Joshua is our London-based news 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
Combined Maritime Forces on war footing as Iran promises revenge
Israel launched a strike on Iran overnight that targeted nuclear sites and military facilities, and shipping is braced for what comes next
Master of cable-cutting vessel convicted in Taiwan court
Wang Liang was convicted in Tainan District Court for a violation of the Telecommunications Management Act after his ship caused half a million dollars’ worth of damage to an undersea cable
Bulkers continue to get safer despite fleet growth
The latest report from Intercargo shows vessel losses have consistently declined since the turn of the millennium, despite significant fleet growth
Conflict between Israel and Iran would ‘most certainly’ close the Strait of Hormuz
The US has begun the evacuation of some personnel from the region, including dependents in Bahrain and some staff at its embassy in Baghdad
DryDel continues to place its chips on Japanese yards with new order
Chief executive Costas Delaportas said he expected capacity at Japanese yards to tighten following the USTR port fees announcement
US corn exports take pressure off soyabeans
US Department of Agriculture expecting record world production and consumption of corn, with the US set to lead the way in exports in 2025