The company's purpose is to carry out goods transportation for its own account and for third-party account, as well as to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and sell securities, participations, licenses and patents, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, and grant loans. 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 account, and provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.