Alexander, Michael and Ludovic Saverys have taken the reins at CMB at a challenging time. But, dynamic and focused, the brothers are relishing the opportunity.

There are two models for a family-owned shipping company, says chief executive Alexander Saverys. One is to leave it to professional managers; the other is for shareholders to run the show.

Anyone familiar with the Saverys brothers can have little doubt that they fall into the latter category, possessing what Alexander describes as the “character and the appetite to get into the business”.

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