Question

Distinguish between general cargo rates and specific cargo rates

Answer 1

The rate of general cargo is usually higher than the specific commodity rate. The specific commodity or cargo rates are prepared and issued for a specific place of starting and ending point, which is the destination of the commodity, there are few restrictions also in such cargo rates, like the weight restrictions.

Answer 2

General cargo rates are charged by the courier transport agencies.

Availability of commodity fee and special discounted rates can also be availed.

The specific cargo rates are charges by transporters and are generally much lower compared to the general cargo rates and are mainly published for specific forms of commodities from a specific origin for transporting it to a specific destination point.