Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section rose by Rs 1,000 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today following weak position of trucks in the market amidst fresh arrivals of cargo.
Transporters said the shortage of truck availability in the market along with increased cargo movements pushed up freight rates.
Besides, rising diesel prices too influenced freight rates, they said.
Delhi to Jaipur, Chandigarh, Gwalior and Ludhiana freight rates moved up by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 19,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 17,000 and Rs 22,000.
Rates to Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Baroda and Hyderabad also went up by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 24,000, Rs 26,000, Rs 28,000 and Rs 59,000.
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