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
Hopes Middle East conflict will be ‘moment of enlightenment’ for GNSS overreliance
Ships rely on GNSS for a huge amount of equipment, but much of it is rendered useless when jammed by devices a fraction of the cost
Cosco containerships abandon attempt to exit Middle East Gulf
Despite dialogue between Beijing and Tehran only this week, two Chinese-owned containerships have been turned away from the approved route through the Strait of Hormuz
Hormuz crisis threatens to upend dry bulk outlook
The bulk market is not as directly affected by the Strait of Hormuz crisis as other sectors, but its effects could be felt well into 2027 if the strait remains closed for much longer
Grain‑linked Iran traffic resumes as Hormuz access limited to ‘friendly’ ships
All bulker traffic through Hormuz since March 15 has involved ships with an Iranian nexus, highlighting Tehran’s tight control of the chokepoint as it resumes grain‑related movements after a two‑week halt
Containership turned around by IRGC Navy
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said the vessel did not have authorisation to transit the chokepoint