Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $51.5M Refinancing for Two Distribution Properties in New Jersey

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $51.5 million loan to refinance two distribution centers in North Bergen. The properties are located at 5903 and 7300 Westside Ave. Originally constructed for Liz Claiborne in 1987, 5903 Westside Ave. is a four-story, 600,000-square-foot industrial warehouse utilized as a fashion logistics center by Bergen Logistics. 7300 Westside Ave. is a single-story, 130,000-square-foot industrial warehouse also owned and operated by Bergen Logistics. Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt & Structured Finance group secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, Bergen Shippers Corp. The lender was JP Morgan Chase. Funds will be used to refinance current debt, with additional proceeds for equipment financing and the construction of a new logistics warehouse on a portion of the parking lot at 5903 Westside Ave.