Finnish owner Containerships has reduced red ink in 2016 despite falling revenue.

The container line said its net loss was EUR 1.4m ($1.48m) last year, compared to EUR 6.7m in 2015.

Revenue dipped to EUR 197.9m against EUR 199.6m over the same period.

EBITDA was up at EUR 13.9m versus EUR 8.3m a year ago.

The owner said it had paid special attention to operational efficiency.

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