An outport refers to a small port primarily utilized for exporting goods to a larger port located at a considerable distance. It serves as an intermediary port in the shipping process, facilitating the transportation of goods from smaller, regional areas to major destination ports. Outports often act as feeder ports, gathering cargo from local industries and consolidating shipments for onward transport to larger ports with more extensive shipping connections. While rates apply to the outport as a destination port, it may be subject to additional charges known as outport arbitraries due to its smaller scale and limited infrastructure compared to the base ports. Outports play a crucial role in enabling trade and connecting regional industries to global markets by providing a convenient access point for exporting goods to larger international hubs.