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
African states lack resources to police fake flag registries, IMO hears
Vessels flying the flags of some West African states have been restricted from calling at UAE ports in 2024 as concerns over fraudulent registrations grow
Maersk boxship likely target of Red Sea attack
After a two-week lull in activity, Iran-backed militant group the Houthis have launched several attacks at shipping in the Red Sea over the past 24 hours
Lack of insurance a threat to safety of navigation, nations tell IMO
A recent oil spill from a capsized barge, which damaged the coastline of Trinidad and Tobago, was just one example of what can happen when unsafe vessels sail without insurance
IMO divided on how to tackle fraudulent ship registries
Fake flag registries are a risk to lives, the environment and shipping’s reputation, but IMO member states are still unsure of how to deal with them
Which ports will win the green fuel race?
A Global Maritime Forum report says different ports will have different roles in the bunkering infrastructure of the future, but some will need to move fast or get left behind
Brexit checks will go ahead as planned, despite confusion
UK port organisations expect import checks to be in place by the end of the month, pouring cold water on reports that the process will be further delayed