May 28, 2025
Total Freight Costs Continue to Increase in March
Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the Total Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased by 1.88% in March from February costs.
The Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact of Accessorial Charges assessed by carriers, increased by 1.75% in March.
Average Fuel Surcharges assessed by Carriers decreased in March. Fuel was 24.16% of Base Rates in March versus 24.70% in February. Last year in March, the Average Fuel Surcharge was 25.74%.
“Total Freight Costs increased 1.88% in March. Domestic segments and Cross Border TL each increased in March while Cross Border LTL decreased. Year over year, Total Domestic LTL, Total Domestic TL, Total Cross Border LTL, and Total Cross Border TL segments all remain above the same period last year costs,” said Doug Payne, President & COO, Nulogx.
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Overall – Total Freight Costs
This chart depicts only General Freight shipments and includes all accessorial and fuel surcharges.
It excludes specialty freight services, rail, air, ocean and courier shipments. Freight services paid in US currency have been translated into Canadian dollars based on the exchange rate applicable on the shipment date.