Containerized trade (see tables 1.7 and figure 1.5 (c)). Trade flows involving Europe reflect to some extent the improved consumer and business confidence in Europe and the United State. European imports sourced from Asia expanded at 3.1 percent while exports destined for the Asia market grew at the slower rate of 1.8 percent. The Asia-Europe mainlane is where most of the ultralarge container ships on the order book are designed to be deployed. Growth has picked up some speed on the transatlantic route, with containerized trade imports into the United States from Europe increasing by 5.8 percent