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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Rate per tonne mean in logistics?

Short answer

A freight rate charged on the weight carried, usually per metric tonne for a given lane.

Standard for Indian bulk and heavy cargo such as steel, cement, coal, fertiliser and grain. A minimum guaranteed weight per truck protects the carrier when loads are light. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: PMT, per MT

**Category**: Contracts & pricing

**Related terms**: Rate per trip, Rate per km, Payload, FTL (full truckload)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rate-per-tonne)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rate-per-tonne)
- [Rate per tonne: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/guides/how-freight-is-priced-india/)

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