Freight rates for Jaipur, Chandigarh rise on busy cargo

Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section for Jaipur and Chandigarh moved up by Rs 500 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today on pick up in cargo movements against tight position of trucks.

Transporters said besides increased cargo movements, tight availability of trucks mainly led to rise in Jaipur and Chandigarh freight rates.

Freight rates from Jaipur and Chandigarh were up by Rs 500 each to Rs 17,500 and Rs 18,500, respectively.