1. a very large port facility capable of handling massive cargo ships and high volumes of trade
Usage: maritime; commercial

Examples

• The new superport can accommodate the world’s largest container ships.
• Rotterdam is considered one of Europe’s most important superports.
• The city invested billions in developing its superport facilities.
• Cargo from Asia arrives daily at the superport.
• The superport handles over 50 million tons of freight annually.
• Environmental groups raised concerns about the superport’s impact on marine life.