Two new leases at Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville – representing nearly half of the massive complex’s footprint – bring the project to nearly 100% occupancy.
Trammell Crow Co. and joint venture partner CBRE Investment Management announced April 7 securing 535,915 square feet of space across the two deals with Worldwide Logistics USA LLC and Nekteck Inc.
China’s leading digital logistics provider, Worldwide Logistics USA signed on for 451,916 square feet, the entirety of Building 3 at Arsenal. Innovative massage device manufacturer Nekteck leased 83,999 square feet at Building 1, located at 49 Callahan Blvd.
According to TCC, Worldwide Logistics expects to move into its space by May 1. After clinching its deal in February, TCC said Nekteck began occupancy in March 2026.
CBRE Vice Chairmen Tom Monahan and Larry Schiffinhaus and Executive Vice President Brian Golden represented the landlord. Cushman & Wakefield Executive Managing Director Jimo Liu repped Worldwide Logistics. Lee & Associates Director Matt Esposito represented Nekteck.
The deals highlight sustained area demand for well-located and modern industrial properties in Central Jersey.
In its first quarter 2026 industrial report, NAI James E Hanson noted Class A assets with high ceilings are in demand. Large leases in these bigger boxes increased for the period, with 29 deals for more than 100,000 square feet each signed in Q1. The total included 13 for over 200,000 square feet; and four agreements topping 400,000 square feet.
Middlesex County led covered markets for year to day total square feet lease, according to NAI Hanson, at 3.87 million square feet.
Establishing a regional anchor
Worldwide Logistics Group Chief Strategy Officer James Zhao said the Middlesex County location will anchor its strategic warehousing network.
“This expansion establishes a highly efficient supply chain ecosystem driven by a ‘localized fulfillment and regional distribution’ model,” Zhao explained. “Deepening this U.S. infrastructure represents a pivotal milestone in our globalization strategy.
“By leveraging advanced digital warehousing operations and robust local fulfillment teams, Worldwide Logistics is positioned to deliver highly competitive, end-to-end solutions for both Chinese brands expanding globally and domestic North American clients, further solidifying our leadership in the international supply chain sector.”
Arsenal Trade Center comprises three Class A warehouses with a collective approximately 1.1 million square feet of space. The project broke ground in 2022. Buildings include:
- 40-foot clear heights
- Solar panels
- Abundant car/trailer parking
- LEED Gold certification
JW Fulfillment Inc. snatched up Building 2’s entire footprint (342,000-plus square feet) in June 2024. Last December, Essex Food Ingredients took 100,5001 square feet in Building 1. According to TCC, 100,500 square feet of leasing space remains vacant in Building 1.
TCC Senior Vice President noted the accessibility to labor and regional routes as major Arsenal highlights.
“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. We’re proud to deliver solutions that support our tenants’ growth while creating long-term value for our partnership.”
TCC is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group Inc. Dating to 1948, the company has developed or acquired 3,000 buildings value at $90 billion. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company said it had $19.4 billion of projects in process and $10.1 billion in its pipeline.
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