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
LNG market facing years-long Qatari supply shortage following attacks
Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbours represents a significant escalation in the conflict that threatens global energy security
Emissions, Excel and emails: what shipping learnt from the first FuelEU cycle
The end of this month will mean the first cycles of both Fuel EU and the EU’s emissions trading system are complete: has it been the nightmare for shipowners that some predicted?
India- and Pakistan-owned ships transit Strait of Hormuz
While Iranian-linked tonnage still dominates Strait of Hormuz transits, there is evidence that other nations are growing in confidence their vessels will be safe from attack if they enter the chokepoint
Iran conflict causing ‘largest supply disruption’ in oil market history
Supply is expected to plunge by as much as 8m barrels per day in March, the International Energy Agency estimates
‘Illegally imposed sanctions’ to blame for huge Sovcomflot losses
The tanker and LNG carrier owner posted losses in excess of $500m for 2025, just as the US announced a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil
Sweden boards second falsely flagged ship
The move shows a greater willingness by EU countries to board shadow fleet vessels flying false flags