Richard Meade
United KingdomjournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Richard Meade is the editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, a prominent shipping industry publication, where he provides expert insights on maritime law and shipping trends. He has recently been in the news for discussing the implications of the UK's threats to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers, highlighting the potential escalatory risks involved in such operations against Moscow.
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Richard Meade is the editor-in-chief at the maritime data provider Lloyd’s List.
Hormuz disruption will continue until 80 mines blocking route are cleared | Strait of HormuzThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-19
United Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Richard Meade is the editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, a specialist shipping title.
UK considers targeting Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new escalation against MoscowThe Times of India·
India· 2026-02-07
India· 2026-02-07
Richard Meade is the editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, a specialist shipping title.
UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move | RussiaThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07