6 The Port’s most pressing “trade” issues Trade • High interest / high involvement • Increased foreign and domestic competition • “Four corners” strategy • Possible share erosion Rough waters ahead. Haulers, freight forwarders and supply-chain gurus are advocating a “four corners” strategy to move more cargo through Vancouver, Houston and Savannah – and reduce the r e l i a n c e o n t h e W e s t C o a s t .