Grimaldi-controlled Finnlines has seen earnings jump in the fourth quarter as it increased cargo and passenger numbers.

The Finnish ro-ro owner said net profit to 31 December was EUR 15.7m ($17.29m), against EUR 8.5m in 2014.

Revenue edged up to EUR 120.9m from EUR 119.1m, but costs were cut to EUR 104m from EUR 112m over the same period.

Annual earnings reached EUR 56.8m