Freight rates are detemined by the company, usually based on the distance the package needs to travel, the speed (air freight is more expensive than road freight is more expensive than sea freight) and customs/border issues. Often there's also a part of the fee set aside for insurance.
How are freight rates claculated
The Interstate Commerce Commission regulated the freight rates of railroads.
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One can find the rates for a trucking freight from the following sources: Freight Link, Exporting Made Easy, Real Deal Trucking, Freighting Quote, 123 Load Board, Freight Finder.
Freight is the transportion of cargo commercially at cheaper rates than express shipment.
One can find the most recent freight rates online from websites like FedEx, USPS, National Transport LLC, Citizen Shipper, Montway and Harbor Freight.
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The best website that I had found for international rates on freight would be FreightGuru.com. They offer very competitive rates based on your needs. It is well worth checking into.
Visit your travel agent for nquiries on freight rates for your dog. They will compare different airline rates and help you decide which airline is best and safest to use.