Freight rates for nine-tonne pay load section for select southern destinations rose by Rs 1,000 in the local truck transport market today following increased cargo movements against tight availability of trucks.
Transporters said besides pick up in cargo movements, tight availability of trucks led to the rise in freight rates of select southern regions.
Freight rates from Delhi to Chennai, Bengaluru and Coimbatore were up by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 63,000, Rs 61,000 and Rs 71,000, respectively.
