Kolkata, Ahmedabad freight rate falls on excess truck position

Freight rates for nine-metric tonne pay load section for Ahmedabad and Kolkata declined by Rs 1,000 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today following large position of trucks amid restricted cargo movements.

Transporters said restricted arrivals of cargo amid easy position of trucks largely pulled down Kolkata and Ahmedabad freight rates.

Freight rates for other centers remained at previous levels on some support.

Capital to Kolkata and Ahmedabad freight rates dropped by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 30,000 and Rs 23,000, respectively.