Freights for select centres up on pick up in 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 select destinations freight rates.

Freight rates from Delhi to Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Gwalior were higher by Rs 500 each to Rs 17,500, Rs 18,500 and Rs 14,500, respectively.