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Nov 30, 2006 (newstodate): Since May, the growtn in the world's air cargo volumes is slowing down, according to IATA figures.
In September, international freight traffic rose 4.9 percent, up from 4.7 percent in August but below the historic long-term average growth of 6.0 percent.
For January-September, international freight demand grew 5.2 percent over the same period in 2005.
Middle East carriers showed the strongest growth with September cargo demand by 13.9 percent over the same month in 2005 but below the 16.8 percent target.
In September, international freight traffic rose 4.9 percent, up from 4.7 percent in August but below the historic long-term average growth of 6.0 percent.
For January-September, international freight demand grew 5.2 percent over the same period in 2005.
Middle East carriers showed the strongest growth with September cargo demand by 13.9 percent over the same month in 2005 but below the 16.8 percent target.