hovedport
Hovedport is a term used in Norwegian (and Danish contexts) to denote the main harbor serving a city, region, or country. The word combines hoved meaning "main" and port meaning "harbor" or "haven." In English, it is commonly translated as "main port" or "principal port."
Function and facilities: A hovedport acts as the primary gateway for maritime traffic, handling the majority
Usage and scope: The term is often descriptive rather than a formal title. In planning documents and
Language and variation: The concept exists in several Scandinavian and Northern European languages, with cognate terms