As a freight rate is defined in transportation such costs that will be charged to customers for the completion of transportation services by transport companies.
Brief description
Freight rates are quoted in practice either as costs for pure transportation or as "All-in-Raten". With the second option, all additional charges (handling, fees, documents, etc.) are added. Rates form an important structure for calculations as well as for invoicing when submitting an offer, as well as when billing for transportation services. Depending on the type of transport and the offer, costs per freight can be quoted as a flat rate, but also per kilogram/cubic meter. Central to the freight rate, for example, are seasonal fluctuations in transportation. Costs will also depend on the region in question as well as the supply and demand of transportation modes.
