Investigation of the Impact of Covid-19 on Freight Volume: A Case of Tanzania - Rwanda Transit Trade

Cross-border trade in goods and services has expanded steadily over the past six decades due to increase of globalization liberalization. Nonetheless, current outbreak COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented impediments freight volume transit across various international borders. This study analyses effect on cross-border between Tanzania Rwanda. The analysis is carried by Multiple Linear Regression Model explore impact explanatory variables responsive variable, full container loads (FCLs). results reveal that Rwanda varies linearly with variables. More specifically, positively number trucks deployed time days whereas negatively port calls logistics cost dollars. findings call both partner states take corrective policy actions.