The storm's economic effects upriver are even more evident in freight costs.

But the day after Katrina hit, freight costs began to rise.

The freight costs decreased due to the competition and the savings were passed on to the customers.

Government and transportation leaders reportedly agreed to reduce freight costs.

A weak dollar and rising freight costs brought about a decline from a peak of 12 percent in the early 80's.

They were going to do the freight costs,to get any idea out of freight.

Rising freight cost is an emerging area of concern as seen in recent years.

Based on the research of inboundlogistics.com, freight costs can make up 10% of an organization's expenditure.

Some companies have also decided to move business because of rising insurance and freight costs.

If they sail only half-full, the freight costs are too high.