What are transport costs?

Jointly, they define transportation costs. Transport costs are the costs internally assumed by the providers of transport services. They come as fixed (infrastructure) and variable (operating) costs, depending on conditions related to geography, infrastructure, administrative barriers, energy, and how passengers and freight are carried.

What is a transport rate?

Rates are the price of transportation services paid by their users. They are the negotiated monetary cost of moving a passenger or a unit of freight between a specific origin and destination. Rates are often visible to the consumers since transport service providers must provide this information to secure transactions.

What are the different types of transportation costs?

Here are the key types: Direct Transportation Costs: These costs directly relate to the physical movement of goods from one location to another. They include expenses associated with fuel, vehicle maintenance, driver wages, tolls, and any fees charged by transportation providers.