As Covid Cases Continue Both the US and China Feel the Effects on Container Freight Ships Wait to Unload, a Shortage of Chassis Transport and Higher Box Rates US – CHINA – This week reports continue to come in outlining the parlous state of ports across America which are struggling to manage container traffic during the pandemic. According to the Essex headquartered freight forwarder the Woodland Group, the increase in active Covid-19 cases amongst port workers is creating bottlenecks due to a lack of available workforce, while truckers report on difficulties in returning empty containers to terminals and surging Asian import volumes are squeezing chassis supply.