Investment in the fleet
Continuation of the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters
New Kaizen project aimed at traffic.
IThe implementation of certification in the Environmental Management System NP EN ISO 14001: 2015 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems OHSAS 18001: 2007

Investment in the fleet
Implementation of the Kaizen project.
Work began on the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters.

Due to the increased volume of business in conjunction with improved fuel consumption efficiency, management and policy of the optimization of the fleet, there has been a strong improvement in operating results.

Substantial improvement of the financial and economic position of the TPD with emphasis, in relation to the same period, the increase in turnover at about 6.5% (EUR 2.3 million) and the net result in 223% (EUR 1.8 million).

Celebration of 2 new contracts with renowned entities in the food sector, strengthen the leading position in this segment. Entry into the capital of TPD to a new financial and strategic partner, adoption of a new model of financial management, ensuring conditions for reinforced competitiveness in the short and medium/long term.

Investment in fleet in the amount of approximately EUR 1.2 million (56 vehicles, including tractors, trailers and tanks). Opening of a new platform in Azambuja.

The increasing dependence of systems/applications that support critical business processes, led to Paulo Duarte Transport to make sure in SQAS (Safety and Quality Assentements for Sustainability). SQAS is not a certification system but covering assessment quality, safety and environment and Corporate Social responsibility (CSR).

The acquisition of 50 new vehicles, including tanks, refrigerators and tractors. Investing about 4 million of Euros. Relocation of the company Transportauto, S.A., Lamego with an investment of 1.5 million Euros

It made an investment of 5.5 million euros in the first months of 2009. This figure is due to the acquisition of 60 new vehicles, divided by trucks, tractors, tanks and refrigerators

AThe company started to integrate the "third generation" in its cadres, invests heavily in the acquisition of about 40 new vehicles equipped with the latest technologies, as well as in new installations

Always striving to be in the vanguard, responding and above all anticipating the needs of the market, it strengthened its position in neighboring Spain with the creation of Transportes Paulo Duarte España, SL, thus assuming the status of Iberian company. The integration of Transportes Paulo Duarte, Lda., In the European group of transport companies called Tankceu, makes it the first and only representative of Portugal.Duarte España, SL, assumindo assim o estatuto de empresa Ibérica. A integração da Transportes Paulo Duarte, Lda., no grupo europeu de empresas de transportes designado como Tankceu, torna-a a primeira e única representante de Portugal.

In 2006 Transportes Paulo Duarte acquires the company Transportauto, SA.

Entry into the market for the transport of perishable goods (ATP). Always attentive to technological innovation in the area of ​​Security, the company bets on a total renovation of its fleet, adapting it to the requirements of the goods entrusted to it by customers

Inauguration of the new facilities in Ameal, Torres Vedras

Incorporation of Sociedad Mercantil Ibercister, SL based in Spain

The expansion of the activity continues, increasing the diversity of services, making available to its clients the "outsourcing of transport". Offering, in this way and together with the transport service, all the logistics of merchandise distribution

The company Transportes Gaitinhas & Filha, Lda is acquired

José Paulo Duarte prepares the transition of the company's management leadership, to his son José Paulo Santos Duarte, who at the end of the decade assumes totally the responsibility of the Company's management

Due to the requirements of the market and the location of the headquarters, the company specializes in the transport of liquid food products in tank. Attentive to the profound changes at the end of this decade, it extends its areas of action for the transport of dangerous goods in cistern and general cargo.

The company Transportes Paulo Duarte, Lda. Is incorporated, with the totality of the share capital held by the family.

José Paulo Duarte begins the activity as an individual carrier.