A.P. Moller – Maersk's revenue for Q2 2017 grew by 8.4% to USD9.6bn year-on-year, accorded to higher freight rates in Maersk Line. The underlying profit for Q2 went from USD134mn to USD389mn, with Maersk Linecontributing an underlying profit of USD327mn. As a result of post-tax impairments of USD732mn related to Maersk Tankers and APM Terminals, the reported result was a loss of USD264mn. Søren Skou, CEO of A.P. Moller – Maersk, said: "Maersk Line is again profitable, delivering in line with guidance, with revenue growing by USD1bn year-on-year in the second quarter. The profit was USD490mn higher than the same quarter last year, based on higher rates. " The performance of the company in Q2 was mainly driven by Maersk Line due to continued recovery in the container market and focus on restoration of profitability. Full-year guidance was reiterated for 2017, despite an expected negative financial impact in Q3 from the recent cyber-attack.