Danish ro-ro group DFDS has posted another rise in quarterly profit ahead of taking over Turkish owner U.N. Ro-Ro next month.

The company said net earnings to 31 March were DKK 157m ($25m), up from DKK 150m a year ago.

Revenue grew to DKK 3.48bn against DKK 3.22bn in 2017.

Passenger volumes rose 14%, boosted by Easter, while freight ferry volumes were up 3%.