The industrial gold rush in Central New Jersey continues to accelerate. Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and CBRE Investment Management on Tuesday announced the signing of two major leases totaling 535,915 square feet at the Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville.
The deal brings the 1.1-million-square-foot Class A logistics campus to the brink of 100% occupancy, with only 100,500 square feet of remaining vacancy.
The expansion is headlined by Worldwide Logistics USA LLC, a division of China’s leading digital logistics provider. The company signed a massive lease for the entirety of Building 3, encompassing 451,916 square feet. Worldwide Logistics expects to fully occupy the facility by May 1, using the site as a cornerstone for its North American fulfillment strategy.
“Our new lease at Arsenal Trade Center will serve as the anchor for our strategic warehousing network,” James Zhao, chief strategy officer for Worldwide Logistics Group said. “This expansion establishes a highly efficient supply chain ecosystem driven by a ‘localized fulfillment and regional distribution’ model.”
In a second transaction, Nekteck, Inc. leased 83,999 square feet within Building 1 at 49 Callahan Blvd. Nekteck moved into the space in March following a February signing.
The Arsenal Trade Center has rapidly become a premier destination for high-velocity distribution due to its proximity to the New York metropolitan area and major New Jersey transit arteries.
Facility highlights:
- Scale: Three Class A warehouses totaling 1.1 million square feet.
- Modern Specs: 40-foot clear heights designed for high-density racking.
- Sustainability: LEED Gold certification and rooftop solar panels.
- Logistics Ready: Abundant car and trailer parking to support 24/7 operations.
“Sayreville’s access to major transportation infrastructure and proximity to the New York metropolitan area continue to make it an attractive location for distributors seeking efficient, scalable space,” Jessica Fraser, senior vice president with TCC said.
The rapid absorption of space at Arsenal Trade Center underscores a broader trend in the New Jersey industrial market, where “flight to quality” remains the dominant theme. With high-end specs and sustainable features, the project has attracted a diverse roster of tenants, including JW Fulfillment, Inc. (342,371 SF) and Essex Food Ingredients (100,501 SF).
The landlord was represented by the CBRE team of Tom Monahan, Larry Schiffinhaus, and Brian Golden. The tenants were represented by Jimo Liu of Cushman & Wakefield (Worldwide Logistics) and Matt Esposito of Lee & Associates (Nekteck).
With only one small segment of Building 1 remaining, the Arsenal Trade Center stands as a successful case study in New Jersey’s ability to capture global supply chain investment through modern, strategically located infrastructure.
