4,000 dwt Transforza was renamed Optimar following the acquisition of the vessel.
Transforza's sister vessel Translontano was renamed Bellaland following the change of ownership of the vessel. She continues in AtoB@C Shipping's traffic.
Transdistinto was renamed Polyaland following the change of ownership of the vessel. She continues in AtoB@C Shipping's traffic.
In the beginning of the year, third 3,110 dwt Baltic-type vessel Baltic Merchant joined ESL Shipping's fleet. ESL Shipping already operates her sister vessels Baltic Carrier and Baltic Skipper.
During the autumn tc-agreements for Nemuna and Visurgis ended and vessels left AtoB@C Shipping's fleet.