The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of shipping, brokerage of transport services, consulting for companies in the shipping industry, evaluation of maritime facilities, as well as all related activities of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.