Shipfinex Targets $500M Maritime Portfolio for Tokenization

The project seeks to modernize how capital flows into the shipping industry, a sector that historically relies on bank loans and private leasing. By placing each vessel into a distinct legal entity, Shipfinex intends to issue tokens representing credit, charter-linked income, or specific economic rights. ADI Chain will provide the infrastructure for token distribution and settlement, with plans to utilize stablecoins denominated in UAE dirhams and U.S. dollars for primary allocations.

While the market for tokenized real-world assets has grown to approximately $38.1 billion, this venture remains in its pilot and operational-readiness phase. No tokens have been publicly issued as the firm navigates the final stages of a regulated issuance process. The maritime sector represents a vast frontier for this technology, as global shipping assets are valued at roughly $2.1 trillion. If successful, the model could scale significantly, aligning with broader institutional forecasts that project the global tokenized asset market to reach $4 trillion by 2028.