Freight rates up in select destinations

Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section for select destinations rose by Rs 500 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today on increased cargo movements against tight availability of trucks.

Transporters said besides pick up in cargo movements, less availability of trucks mainly led to rise in select destination freight rates.

Freight rates from Delhi to Mumbai, Pune and Kolkatta were up by Rs 500 each to Rs 29,500, Rs 30,500 and Rs 32,500, respectively.