Dubai's Emirates, one of the world's largest cargo carriers, is expanding its fleet of Boeing 777F freighters as it plans for a sharp increase in cargo trade, industry sources said. The order for more of the current-generation freighters emerged amid tensions between Emirates and Boeing over separate delays,

F freighter planes amid an expected jump in cargo traffic, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing industry sources. The order for more of freighters emerged amid tensions between Dubai-based Emirates and Boeing (BA) over separate delays in plane deliveries.

Emirates is the biggest customer for the Boeing 777X, and its president is not impressed with the latest delay announced by the embattled planemaker.

DALLAS — Emirates (EK) is considering strengthening its fleet of Boeing 777F freighters as it anticipates a significant rise in global cargo demand. Industry insiders tell Reuters that the airline has placed new freighter orders.

Emirates is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a new order and is weighing the freighter versions of the A350 and 777X as it plans to triple its cargo fleet by 2030. The airline expects to make a decision within weeks amid a capacity shortage due to late aircraft deliveries and strong demand for air cargo services,