Con-way Freight, the nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier of Con-way Inc. has announced that it will institute a general rate increase averaging 6.9 percent applicable to non-contractual business effective July 9.

The rate increase will be implemented for customers on the company's CNW 599 tariff and will apply to general LTL rates, minimum charges and accessorial or supplemental fees for special services associated with LTL shipments moving within the United States and Canada, as well as cross-border shipments moving between the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.

The effect of the rate increase will vary for individual customers and shipments based on characteristics such as geography, lane, product classification, weight and dimensions. Customers can view the new rates after July 9 at the Con-way web site, under the Con-way Freight Tools and Pricing tab.

Con-way Freight provides time-definite regional and national LTL services with the industry's fastest transit times through a network of 300 service centers in the U.S. and Canada. The company operates a fleet of 9,100 tractors and 25,000 freight trailers.