The company's purpose is to carry out ship transports on European rivers, as well as their organization and marketing. It is authorized to carry out transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to third parties and affiliated companies, including direct or indirect shareholders and direct and indirect subsidiaries of these shareholders, and provide security for the obligations of these other companies, including by pledging or transferring assets of the company in trust, or by guarantees of any kind, regardless of whether against payment or not. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.