Freight rates up on fresh cargo movement

Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section improved by Rs 1,000 at the local truck transport market in the national capital today following tight position of trucks against pick-up in cargo movements.
Transporters said increased cargo movements along with shortage of trucks in the market pushed up freight rates for select destinations.
Delhi to Ahmedabad, Baroda and Mumbai freight moved up by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 25,000, Rs 27,000 and Rs 31,000, respectively.
Rates to Pune and Ludhiana also rose by Rs 1000 each to Rs 33,000 and Rs 20,000, respectively.