Freight rates rise for select destinations

Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section for select destinations rose by Rs 500 at the local truck transport market today due to pick up in cargo movements against tight availability of trucks.
Transporters said increased cargo movements against tight availability of trucks mainly pushed up freight rates for select destinations.
Freight rates from Delhi to Jaipur, Chandigarh and Ludhiana were up by Rs 500 each to Rs 13,500, Rs 14,500 and Rs 15,500 respectively.