Freight rates for the nine-metric tonne pay load section for select destinations rose by Rs 1,000 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today following the shortage of trucks and better cargo movements.
Transporters said pick up in cargo movements along with tight availability of trucks mainly pushed up freight rates for select destinations.
Delhi to Hyderabad and Vijayawada freight rates moved up by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 57,000 and Rs 60,000, respectively.
Rates to Coimbatore and Patna also went up by Rs 1000 each to Rs 72,000 and Rs 29,000, respectively.