The company's purpose is to provide services and advice, including administrative services, in the fields of transportation (in particular maritime) and raw materials trading, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable operations (excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE) for its own account or for the account of third parties, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.