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
Don’t write off coal just yet
Last year marked the beginning of the end for coal, according to some, but Chinese policy combined with potentially huge Indian demand could extend the commodity’s peak
Bauxite demand drives capesize optimism
Capesize rates have rebounded in recent days from the usual January lows, but there are reasons to be optimistic even beyond 2026
Having the backing of your flag state becoming crucial, says Danish Shipping chief
As freedom of navigation comes under increasing pressure in the Baltic Sea, having the backing of a nation state of the flag you fly is becoming more important, says Danish Shipping chief executive
Venezuela traders change ownership following US pressure
The move fits a broader trend of shadow fleet tankers moving to the Russian flag amid a strengthening response from European nations and the US’ intervention in Venezuela
Growing stateless shadow fleet transits sparks stronger action from Europe
Germany, and its fellow Baltic nations, are using UNCLOS to their advantage and going after the relatively low-hanging fruit that are stateless tankers