The company's purpose is any activity in Switzerland and abroad directly or indirectly related to maritime management, in particular the management of shipping agents, proper chase, shipping assets, marine insurance, maritime transport and logistics, customs operations, transit operations, goods freight, shipping finance industry, as well as the trade of all related goods and services and any activity in similar fields. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that relate directly or indirectly to its purpose and promote its development, including the acquisition of interests in other companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad or found companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all mobile, real estate and financial transactions and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to the purpose or likely to contribute to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.