The cost of freight for a truck increased by 14% in the first eight months of this year, driven by items such as repairs, purchase of rolling stock and lubricants, according to a report by the Argentine Federation of Business Entities of Cargo Transportation (Fadeeac).
So far this year, putting a truck into operation increased by 14%; in August, tranTransporting merchandise on the route increased by 0,43% more than the previous month, when the sector recorded the highest costs in the last 15 months," the Federation said in a statement.
El mtruck maintenance, especially due to the increase in fuel prices, were the pMain indicators which caused the August Cost Index prepared by the Federation to maintain its upward trend.
"In the last month, the cost rose by 0,43%, so the accumulated increase for 2017 is close to 14%. If the calculations start in August 2016, putting freight vehicles into operation costs 19,5% more," the report from the entity explained.
The cost of freight for a truck increased by 14% in the first eight months of this year, driven by items such as repairs, purchase of rolling stock and lubricants, according to a report by the Argentine Federation of Business Entities of Cargo Transportation (Fadeeac).
So far this year, the number of trucks put into operation has increased by 14%; in August, transporting merchandise on the road increased by 0,43% compared to the previous month, when the sector registered the highest costs in the last 15 months," the Federation said in a statement.
Truck maintenance, especially due to the increase in fuel prices, were the main indicators that caused the August Cost Index prepared by the Federation to maintain its upward trend.
"In the last month, the cost rose by 0,43%, so the cumulative increase for 2017 is close to 14%. If the calculations start in August 2016, putting freight vehicles into operation costs 19,5% more," the report from the entity explained.
Source: Telam
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