Konecranes: Ports and Defense Demand Strong Despite Geopolitical Hurdles

Konecranes CEO Marko Tulokas said the company saw “continued very strong and good customer activity throughout the quarter” during its Q2 2026 earnings call Thursday, even as geopolitical uncertainty created apprehension among some customers and supply-chain volatility. Demand proved strongest in the Ports business segment, as well as in defense, power and aviation on the industrial side, he said. The comments came as Konecranes reported second-quarter results. CFO Teo Ottola also presented financial details before the company opened for questions. Tulokas attributed the resilience to the company’s positioning across markets that remain investment-heavy despite broader uncertainty.