Tanker

Alexander Saverys is thrilled with the billion-dollar takeover of Euronav

The Belgian Saverys family could spend upwards of 3.4 billion dollars to gain control of Euronav. The crude oil carrier needs to be greener, says new chief executive.
(...) We will not wait long to engage with our board on how to execute our strategy of diversification and decarbonization,” says Alexander Saverys, the new CEO of Euronav. | Photo: Cmb
(...) We will not wait long to engage with our board on how to execute our strategy of diversification and decarbonization,” says Alexander Saverys, the new CEO of Euronav. | Photo: Cmb
by DAG HOLMSTAD

The Belgian shipping family Saverys has dug deep into its pockets to gain control of one of the world’s largest crude oil tankers, but it has been worth it, says the new chief executive of Euronav.

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