Israeli container line Zim has seen earnings rise $200m in a stronger 2017 market.

Adjusted net profit was $50m last year, against a loss of $150m in 2016.

The company's ships carried 2.63m teu, up 8% from 2016 and an all-time record.

Eli Glickman, Zim's CEO, said: “We lead the introduction of innovative digital solutions that will enable us to cater for changing market needs swiftly and efficiently.