The company's purpose is to operate inland navigation in Switzerland and abroad, to buy, sell, rent and lease ships of all kinds, as well as to conduct business directly or indirectly related to these activities. It may also engage in trade with building materials of all kinds, as well as warehousing and forwarding business. The company may participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by decision of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans, as well as provide guarantees and other securities.