Novorossiysk, founded by Russians as a military facility, is the chief port on the bay.

It is the chief port and a hub for the region's extensive river system.

The chief port on the gulf is Marseille.

The only big town is named Kaunakakai, which is also the main or chief port on the island.

Dili is the capital, largest city, chief port and commercial center of East Timor.

Bonthe, on the eastern end, is the chief port and commercial centre.

Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port.

The capital was the Empire's chief port and, jealous of its status, made sure no other town nearby could siphon business from it.

It was the chief port of French Equatorial Africa from 1934 to 1946.

It also serves as the chief port for Niger.