Freight rates for select centres rise on good cargo movements

Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section for select destinations rose by Rs 500 at the local truck transport market today following 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, Ludhiana and Kanpur were quoted higher by Rs 500 each to Rs 16,000, Rs 18,000 and Rs 16,500, respectively.