It said net earnings last year were DKK 433m ($65.96m), from DKK 327m in 2013.

The shipowner added that its losses from English Channel routes were lower.

Revenue grew to DKK 12.8bn against DKK 12.1bn the year before as it added three new acquisitions to its logistics division.

The shipping unit's pre-tax and interest profit rose 14% to DKK 1.3bn.

DFDS said it has an investment programme of DKK 750m to refit ships with exhaust scrubbers in a bid to meet new low-sulphur fuel requirements.

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