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Grace Renderman
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Associate Editor, Progressive Railroading
Milwaukee
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Biography
Grace Connatser is Associate Editor for Progressive Railroading Magazine, writing mostly about passenger rail transit and producing multimedia projects. She is formerly a reporter for the Wisconsin State Farmer and graduated from Marquette University in 2020 with degrees in Journalism and Digital Media. She lives in Milwaukee with her fiancé and their cat.
intermodal transportationPassenger transit infrastructure freight rail shipping/ports
finance, tech, sports, economics
Content
Whatever the intermodal weather, ports and their supply-chain partners aim to stay the prep-for-growth course
By Grace Renderman Verified| Progressive Railroading Verified By Grace Renderman, Associate EditorNorth American intermodal volume continues to lag in 2023, and it isn’t likely to rebound anytime soon. In the year’s first quarter, total volume fell 8.6% compared to the level in the same quarter in 2022, according to Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) data. The number of domestic and international containers sank 5.8% and 8.8%, respectively, while trailer volume logged the biggest loss at 28.8%.
By Grace Renderman Verified| Progressive Railroading Verified By Grace Renderman, Associate EditorThe ongoing workforce shortage in the North American transit industry is both widespread and severe, according to a study released in October by the American Public Transportation Association. Ninety-six percent of U.S. transit agencies surveyed reported a worker shortage. And 84% of those agencies say the shortfall is affecting their ability to provide adequate service, leading to reduced operations on some routes and suspended service on others.
By Grace Renderman Verified| Progressive Railroading Verified By Grace Renderman, Associate EditorAs the Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the short line’s CEO Kate Luce says it’s a time to reflect on the railroad’s past — and plan for the future. “What 100 years means is … it's a time to reflect on the successes that we've had in the past, and the team, most importantly, that created those past successes,” Luce says. The railroad was founded in 1922 by Luce’s great-great grandfather, Gregory Luce.
Company Info
Progressive Railroading
Trade Press Media Group, Inc. is a prominent B2B media company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a subsidiary of Forum Media Group GmbH. Founded in 1915, the company has over a century of experience in delivering high-quality content and services. It is known for its award-winning editorial work and successful events that support business growth. The company offers a variety of services tailored to the facilities management, commercial cleaning, and rail transportation industries. This includes six business-to-business magazines, leading trade shows and conferences like the Facility Decisions Expo and RailTrends, and several industry websites such as FacilitiesNet.com and CleanLink.com. Additionally, Trade Press produces educational webcasts and newsletters to keep industry professionals informed about the latest trends and developments. Trade Press Media Group serves a diverse clientele, including executives, building owners, facilities management professionals, and those in the rail transportation sector, providing them with valuable insights and resources.
Milwaukee, United States, United States
+1 414-228-7701
Founded: 1915