The company's purpose is to operate inland vessels. The company is authorized to conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to this purpose or are suitable to promote it. This includes, in particular, the purchase, sale, rental, and leasing of vessels of all kinds, freight forwarding, and the handling of directly and indirectly related transactions. It can also engage in transshipment and freight forwarding activities, as well as provide financial services and consulting. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad, invest in other companies in Switzerland and/or abroad, acquire, hold, encumber, and dispose of real estate or intangible assets in Switzerland and/or abroad, and conduct all commercial, financial, or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect shareholders, their direct or indirect subsidiaries, and third parties, either for a fee or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds for the liabilities of such persons or group companies, including guarantees, pledges, and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.