2018
NEW CERTIFICATIONS
Environmental management systems certification ISO 14001:2015 and management of occupational health and safety OHSAS 18001:2007.
Investment in the fleet
Refurbishment of premises in Azambuja.
Investment in the fleet
Refurbishment of premises in Azambuja.
2017
MORE INVESTMENTS
Investment in the fleet
Continuation of the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters
Kaizen Project – Phase II
Continuation of the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters
Kaizen Project – Phase II
2016
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KAIZEN PROJECT
Investment in the fleet
Implementation of the Kaizen project.
Work began on the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters.
Implementation of the Kaizen project.
Work began on the remodeling of the facilities at Headquarters.
2015
INVESTMENT IN A SECOND OPERATING UNIT IN AZAMBUJA
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.
2014
INCREASE of TURNOVER in 6.5%
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).
2013
CELEBRATION of 2 NEW CONTRACTS with RENOWNED ENTITIES in the FOOD SECTOR
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.
2012
OPENING OF NEW PLATFORM IN AZAMBUJA
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.
2011
SQAS CERTIFICATION
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).
2010
RELOCATION OF THE COMPANY TRANSPORTAUTO, S.A., LAMEGO
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
2009
ACQUISITION of 60 NEW CARS
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
2008
INTEGRATION OF THE "THIRD GENERATION"
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
2007
EXPANSION FOR SPAIN
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.
2006
ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY TRANSPORTAUTO, SA
In 2006 Transportes Paulo Duarte acquires the company Transportauto, SA.
2004
ENTRY INTO THE MARKET OF TRANSPORT OF PERMISSIBLE GOODS
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
1999
INAUGURATION OF NEW INSTALLATIONS
Inauguration of the new facilities in Ameal, Torres Vedras
1998
CONSTITUTION OF THE MERCANTIL SOCIETY IBERCISTER, SL
Incorporation of Sociedad Mercantil Ibercister, SL based in Spain
1990
INTRODUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION OUTSOURCING SERVICES
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
1988
ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY TRANSPORTATION GAITINHAS & FILHA
The company Transportes Gaitinhas & Filha, Lda is acquired
80´s
PASSAGE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP
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
70´s
EXPANSION FOR THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN TANK AND GENERAL CARGO
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.
1967
THE COMPANY IS CONSTITUTED TRANSPORTES PAULO DUARTE, LDA
The company Transportes Paulo Duarte, Lda. Is incorporated, with the totality of the share capital held by the family.
1946
start of activity
José Paulo Duarte begins the activity as an individual carrier.