Freight rates for select destinations firm up

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

Transporters said besides increased cargo movements, tight availability of trucks mainly led to rise in select destinations freight rates.

Freight rates from Delhi to Bengaluru, Chennai and Coilbatore were up by Rs 500 each to Rs 6,4500, Rs 66,500 and Rs 77,500, respectively.