SINGAPORE, 11 April 2025: Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), a global leader in shipping has signed a sponsorship agreement with Abarca Sports to provide financial and logistical support to the Movistar Team, one of the most iconic names in professional cycling.

This partnership complements Quantum Pacific Management Ltd’s recent entry into Abarca Sports and reflects EPS’s growing involvement in the world of cycling. As part of the agreement, the EPS logo will now be visible at the world’s most prestigious men’s, women’s and gravel cycling races, on the front of the Movistar Team jersey alongside the existing strong sponsor roster.

Cycling and physical well-being are central to EPS’s Life@Sea programme and broader community-building efforts, aimed at promoting health, camaraderie, and performance across its global workforce.

Cyril Ducau, CEO of EPS, commented, “As a global group, sport has become a powerful unifier for our diverse workforce and a vital tool for supporting both our internal and external communities. By sponsoring the Movistar Team, we are not only deepening our commitment to well-being and performance, but also forging a meaningful connection between the maritime world and elite sport. This partnership will contribute to the growth of the sport and create a platform for sharing best practices, reflecting the shared pursuit of excellence that defines both high-performance sport and the maritime business, while strengthening our commitment to the global community.”

The Movistar Team is the longest-standing and most successful squad in the UCI WorldTour, cycling’s premier competition which gathers the 18 most prestigious men’s teams on the planet. In 2025, the men’s team enters its 46th consecutive season with a roster of 30 riders, while the 16-member women’s team, active since 2018, continues to compete at the highest level in the UCI Women’s WorldTour.

Across both teams, their palmarès include:

• 1,105 total wins
• 8 Tour de France titles
• 5 Vuelta a España titles
• 6 Giro d’Italia titles

Movistar Team’s Chief Marketing Officer Juan Pablo Molinero said, “It is a big honour for Movistar team to partner with an international brand such as EPS. Their values, reputation and image are shared also by Movistar Team providing many opportunities to be developed together. Our organisation is proud to have the logo of EPS on the jersey, visible in all the big races globally. Dedicated people working together with dedicated people! That’s how the world moves forward. Welcome EPS!”

EPS, a company grounded in the values of legacy and longevity, sees a strong alignment with Abarca Sports’ proven track record of long-term sponsorships, providing teams with the stability needed to excel at the highest level of professional cycling.

As a pioneer in the shipping industry, EPS champions seafarer well-being and environmental innovation, creating a natural synergy between its corporate ethos and the values inherent in the world of cycling, making this partnership with Movistar a natural extension of its values. EPS’s involvement in cycling spans all levels of the sport, from grassroots development to WorldTour competition.

A recent highlight is EPS’s biannual charity fundraiser, which engaged its 6,000-strong global workforce and the wider maritime community in walking, running, and cycling. In just 20 days, participants logged 574,644 km and raised over US$2 million for Mercy Ships, which operates the world’s largest civilian hospital ships, delivering free medical care and capacity-building programs to some of the most underserved regions around the world.

EPS has also brought cycling into the heart of global shipping events, hosting group rides at key industry gatherings such as Posidonia, shifting traditional late-night social habits towards healthier, more dynamic networking opportunities. This momentum has extended into competitive sports including local and regional cycling races and triathlons such as the Ironman 70.3 and T100. Notably, Team EPS recently secured its third consecutive victory at the Singapore T100, further cementing the company’s growing presence and impact in endurance sports.

 

EPS united the global shipping community with a group ride during Posidonia 2024,
fostering camaraderie and shared passion for cycling.

EPS is also a longstanding sponsor of the Quantum Racing team, a leading cycling team in the Singapore road racing scene. Recent team achievements include victories in the National Road Race and Team Time Trial Championships.

By extending sponsorship to the Movistar team, EPS continues to expand its cycling footprint, demonstrating deep-rooted passion and long-term commitment to the sport from grassroots development to WorldTour excellence.