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 all types of ships, freighting, and the handling of directly and indirectly related transactions. Furthermore, the company may engage in transshipment and freight forwarding activities, provide financial services and consulting. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and/or abroad, acquire, hold, encumber, and dispose of real estate or intellectual property rights in Switzerland and/or abroad, and conduct all commercial, financial, or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In addition, the company may grant loans or other financing, either for a fee or free of charge, to its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, as well as to third parties, 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.