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
Coal’s rebound continues as El Nino bites
One of the biggest winners from the El Nino weather pattern is looking to be coal, as predicted, which is helping to support the panamax and supramax segments
Swedish seizure could prompt shadow fleet flag pivot
Following a Swedish court ruling that a vessel could be transferred to Ukraine after it was suspected of transporting ‘stolen’ grain, one lawyer says shadow fleet operators may think twice about which flag registries they use
Dry bulk ordering ‘under control’ says Star Bulk
Despite an uptick in vessel contracting in the first half of 2026, limited shipyard capacity and an ageing fleet leaves Star Bulk unconcerned amid strengthening bulk market
Oman sends in teams to clean up leaking shadow fleet tanker
Satellite imagery shows oil coming from the vessel, which is currently aground off the Al Hallaniyat islands south of Oman
Genco hopes to ride capesize wave as Diana takeover bid drags on
A healthy capesize market amid strong iron ore trade is driving a successful year so far for Genco, as it continues to engage with Diana regarding its takeover bid