The first step of the methodology is to determine the future
uncertainties that will impact the performance of the port components. By
establishing the important factors that may impact performance, such as
relevant trends and “trend-breakers”22), an appropriate range of a port’s
future performance can be forecasted for the analysis of the investment
strategies. Trends refer to the historical pattern of performance that may
shape future results. Trend-breakers are sudden, unexpected changes that