The company's purpose is to operate freight shipping on the Rhine and its tributaries with its own and chartered ships, as well as the purchase, sale, and rental of ships and all related business activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party accounts, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company's purpose includes providing services in the areas of personnel leasing and personnel placement.