Gianluigi Aponte
Gianluigi Aponte is an Italian entrepreneur and the founder of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's largest shipping lines. Under his leadership, MSC has expanded its operations globally, significantly impacting the maritime and logistics industries. Aponte's business acumen and strategic investments have positioned MSC as a key player in global trade. Recently, he garnered attention in the news as a part of a consortium, including BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners, that is set to acquire a majority stake in the Panama Ports Company, marking a significant shift in the control of ports on either side of the Panama Canal.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 6.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 51,121 | $2,000,000 | 1,691$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 19,465 | $1,400,000 | 583$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,682 | $76,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 4 | 111,531,372 | 74,268 | $3,476,000 | 2,339$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Gianluigi Aponte, 84 years old, was the one who initiated the conversations with Li Ka-shing.
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Italy:
Gianluigi Aponte is the owner of the shipping company Msc and is involved in the construction of new cruise terminals.
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Spain:
Gianluigi Aponte is the founder of the MSC group, related to Alexis Kohler through family ties.
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Italy:
Gianluigi Aponte is associated with the shipping company Msc involved in the port sale.
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Spain:
Gianluigi Aponte is the founder of MSC, part of a select group of European shipowners who made huge profits during the pandemic.
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Italy:
Gianluigi Aponte is associated with the Terminal Investment Ltd, which is part of the consortium buying the ports.
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