Shipping medallions are perpetual entitlements to transport one TEU between any two ports. Carriers raise capital. Investors own global trade.
Like a taxi medallion grants the right to operate one cab, a shipping medallion grants the perpetual right to transport one standard container between any two ports worldwide.
Each medallion grants the holder the permanent entitlement to ship one TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) container on any route, any time. The right never expires.
Medallions trade on Harbour's exchange 24/7. Prices reflect real-time global shipping demand, creating a liquid market for container capacity rights.
Every medallion is issued by a licensed carrier and backed by actual vessel capacity. When exercised, the carrier must honor the shipment.
Issue medallions against your fleet capacity to raise capital for new vessels, route expansion, or fleet modernization—while retaining full operational control.
Medallions provide direct exposure to container shipping demand—historically correlated with global GDP growth but uncorrelated with traditional equity markets.
Join carriers and investors building a more liquid, efficient global trade system.