Cargo markets in Asia-Pacific have continued to lag behind the growing passenger markets, according to figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). September's traffic results reported a 2.1 percent year-on-year downturn in freight tonne kilometres. The dip in international cargo demand came alongside a marginal increase of 0.8 percent in available freight capacity. The addition of extra capacity led to a 1.9 percent contraction in the average international freight load factor to 64.8 percent for the month.