Global sourcing.
North American production.

Who We Are

Garland & Zhang is a HUBZone-certified supply-chain integrator specializing in direct manufacturer sourcing and tariff-free Free Trade Zone–enabled logistics for U.S. government and private contractors. We connect global production capacity to American job sites through a carefully structured network of international and domestic trade zones, bonded transport partners, and long-standing manufacturer relationships.

Our mission is to make global procurement cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective. By integrating U.S. FTZs with Free Trade Zones abroad, we create tariff-advantaged pathways for moving goods into and out of the United States. This allows government contractors, SBA partners, and private buyers to access high-quality materials at substantially lower landed cost.

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What We Do

Through longstanding relationships with global manufacturers, Garland & Zhang delivers materials directly from origin factories to job sites. We leverage bonded logistics, and Free Trade Zones to move goods with minimal friction and maximum cost efficiency.

Because our supply chains bypass traditional intermediaries, contractors gain access to lower-cost, cleaner, and more consistent materials for construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

• Consolidation at origin manufacturer
• Bonded export through international Free Trade Zones
• Contracted ocean, rail, and road transport through international carriers
• U.S. FTZ entry for tariff-advantaged processing
• Door-to-door delivery to contractor job sites

🔶 WHY OUR MODEL MATTERS

Traditional supply chains rely on multiple intermediaries, overlapping fees, slow customs handling, and inconsistent quality controls. Garland & Zhang eliminates these friction points. We consolidate materials at the manufacturing source, move them through bonded trade-zone corridors, and deliver directly to contractor job sites. The result is a cleaner, more predictable supply chain serving construction, infrastructure, agricultural, and industrial needs.

🔶 THE ROLE OF FREE TRADE ZONES

Free Trade Zones are central to our work. They allow materials to move with tariff-free shipments, simplified customs processes, and more efficient routing — benefits that are equally valuable to contractors importing materials and to producers seeking overseas markets. Garland & Zhang links these zones into a single operational framework, enabling door-to-door shipment of goods ranging from construction materials to agricultural commodities like grain and soybeans.

🔶 OUR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Our supply-chain architecture is built on deep operational partnerships. Through international affiliates, we manage bonded freight corridors globally. These pathways integrate directly with our FTZ operations, ensuring tariff-advantaged entry and expedited movement around the world.

🔶 SERVING U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

Much of our work is focused on supporting U.S. government contractors who must meet stringent cost-control and procurement requirements. By sourcing directly from the manufacturer and moving materials through our FTZ-based logistics network, we help contractors lower expenses, stabilize supply lines, and improve project margins. Our HUBZone certification further strengthens our alignment with federal procurement programs.

🔶 BUILDING A NEW ERA OF SUPPLY CHAINS

Garland & Zhang is working to help usher in a new era of global trade — one defined by cleaner commodities, faster delivery, greater transparency, and lower overall cost. By pairing modern logistics capabilities with the international Free Trade Zone system, we are building the next generation of port-to-port supply chains that serve both American contractors and global producers.

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Capability Statement

Garland & Zhang is a HUBZone-certified company specializing in direct-source global procurement, Free Trade Zone–enabled supply chains, and integrated logistics for U.S. government contractors.

• HUBZone Certified
• Direct manufacturer-to-job-site sourcing
• End-to-end logistics through Sinotrans and strategic FTZ partners
• Port-to-port supply chains for construction materials, grains, soybeans, minerals, and industrial inputs
• Cost-reduction strategies for SBA and government contracting requirements
• Global Free Trade Zone integration for tariff-advantaged procurement
• U.S. Customs-compliant import pathways with reduced delays

Capability Statement

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Governance & Ownership Framework

All facilities developed under the Garland & Zhang model are held under U.S. ownership by the Garland family and its descendants under tribal trust laws. This long-term structure ensures stability and clarity for all partners. International manufacturers lease production capacity under agreements that preserve regulatory compliance, protect operational integrity, and provide U.S. agencies and financial institutions with consistent, transparent governance.

To learn more about the federal trust-land framework that supports these projects, see our Trust Land Acquisition Overview.

For a detailed explanation of federal trust-asset management and how these structures support G&Z partners, visit our section on Managing Indian Trust Assets (OST).

Our Model

Garland & Zhang operates a next-generation global supply-chain model designed to move materials directly from manufacturers to contractor job sites around the world. By integrating international Free Trade Zones with U.S. FTZs under the Alternative Site Framework, we create a single, bonded logistics pathway that reduces costs, eliminates intermediaries, and accelerates delivery.

This system is optimized for the needs of SBA partners, HUBZone-aligned procurement, federal contracting officers, and commerce departments around the world who require predictable costs, transparent sourcing, and reliable supply lines.

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How the Model Works

The Garland & Zhang model is built on a foundation of direct manufacturer sourcing, bonded logistics, and tariff-advantaged global routing through Free Trade Zones.

• Source at Origin: Materials consolidated directly at the manufacturer.
• International FTZ Import and Export: Goods move through bonded trade zones abroad.
• Logistics: Transport via secure bonded corridors (ocean, rail, and road).
• FTZ Entry: Tariff-advantaged import and export under the individual country frameworks.
• Domestic Distribution: Expedited customs clearance and shipment to final job sites

This seamless flow minimizes friction, reduces landed costs, and provides predictable scheduling for contractors working on federal and private-sector projects.

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Linking Free Trade Zones Around the World

Garland & Zhang is building a unified FTZ network that connects production centers globally directly with G & Z Free Trade Zones. This approach creates bi-directional trade pathways that are tariff-free, customs-efficient, and optimized for government and private procurement needs.

These linked zones allow for the free movement of materials into and out of global markets without the delays, duties, and costs typically associated with cross-border commerce.

• International FTZ partners at major export points
• Integration with U.S. FTZs for tariff-free entry
• Bi-directional movement: imports and exports
• Reduced customs friction and lower overall landed cost
• Precise tracking and compliance throughout the pipeline

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Upgrading Critical Commodity Supply Lines

Many global commodity pipelines — particularly in grain, soybeans, and minerals — rely on outdated handling systems that introduce contamination, cost, and delay. Garland & Zhang is modernizing these systems using a cleaner model with advanced quality controls.

By transporting these materials through bonded zones and modern logistics corridors, we can deliver significantly cleaner and more consistent products to buyers, including government contractors and private-sector industrial clients.

• Cleaner grain and soybean movements
• Low-contamination mineral transport
• Door-to-door shipment with reduced handling
• Faster delivery cycles
• Lower cost compared to conventional agricultural supply chains

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Creating Opportunity Through Lower Costs

By removing intermediaries and moving materials through Free Trade Zones, we reduce shipping costs, customs expenses, and tariff exposure. This enables contractors to expand margins, strengthen bids, and improve project viability.

Our integrated FTZ model is designed to help usher in a new “golden age” of tariff-free global trade — one where materials move more quickly, more cleanly, and at significantly lower cost.

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Built for Government and Private Contractors

Garland & Zhang’s model aligns directly with national procurement frameworks and, in the U.S., HUBZone participation. We focus on supplying cost-effective materials to government and private contractors and SBA partners who must operate within strict budgetary and compliance structures.

• HUBZone-certified
• Designed for SBA procurement alignment
• Cost transparency for federal contracting
• Streamlined compliance documentation
• Reliable, predictable supply-line operations

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Core Components of the Model

Site Selection & Development

G&Z identifies and establishes HUBZone and Indian trust land locations that offer strategic logistics access, workforce availability, and long-term growth potential. Once a site is selected, G&Z manages planning, construction, and commissioning using domesticated and vetted teams ready for rapid mobilization.

For a detailed explanation of how G&Z develops industrial campuses on trust land, see G&Z Development on Tribal Trust Land.

U.S. Ownership & Governance

All G&Z-developed sites are held under U.S. ownership by the Garland family and its descendants. using tribal trust land laws. This structure provides long-term stability, simplifies regulatory oversight, and offers U.S. government agencies and financial institutions a single accountable counterparty.

To learn more about the federal trust-land framework that supports these projects, see our Trust Land Acquisition Overview.

ASF FTZ Integration & Manufacturer Leasing

In the U.S., under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), our facilities can be linked to multiple ports, streamlining oversight and reducing regulatory risk. International manufacturers lease production capacity through structured agreements that maintain compliance, operational standards, and transparent reporting.

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Current Projects

Strategic Manufacturing Expansion: 5,000+ Factories Ready for U.S. Deployment

Garland & Zhang has secured commitments for an unprecedented manufacturing expansion in the United States: more than 5,000 light-manufacturing factories and associated shopping centers prepared to begin construction as soon as our Free Trade Zone designation is approved. These facilities are part of a coordinated initiative to relocate global production capacity into the U.S., under Made in America rules and without tariff exposure.

This initiative is fully funded through a consortium of international financial institutions—working through U.S.-domesticated conventional banking channels. Financing is already in place and expandable. Additional private-equity participation is also available for co-development and partnership structures.

To prepare for rapid deployment, our partners formed a dedicated outreach group that has been contacting large manufacturers directly. Many of these companies have already submitted preliminary documentation and expressed readiness to relocate or expand operations within the United States. Garland & Zhang is holding these commitments in reserve until the ASF Free Trade Zone approval is finalized.

Working with the world’s largest logistics and supply-chain operators G & Z will coordinate factory onboarding, transportation integration, and door-to-door supply chain continuity. Their leadership teams have reviewed our Free Trade Zone framework and confirmed full operational and financial alignment.

This initiative is further supported by private equity ivestment, as well as mineral and resource projects under evaluation around the world, all designed to secure long-term supply chain resilience for participating industries.

Once the ASF Free Trade Zone is granted, construction and deployment will begin immediately.

Garland & Zhang is also actively developing multiple FTZ-linked supply-chain projects tailored to U.S. contractor needs. These include:

• International FTZ-to-U.S. FTZ corridors for construction materials
• Grain and soybean modernization pipelines
• Mineral and metals transport routes
• Integrated job-site delivery programs for government contractors
• Bonded logistics channels for industrial and infrastructure project

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Future Expansion

We anticipate rapid expansion of our FTZ partnerships as more countries adopt bonded logistics frameworks and seek tariff-advantaged access to U.S. markets. Garland & Zhang will continue to build the international links needed to support faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective global trade.

Our goal is not simply to operate within existing supply chains, but to help build the next generation of them. Currently, we have:

• Multiple HUBZone communities under review
• Locations selected for logistics and transportation access
• Strong interest from manufacturers seeking U.S. and North American entry
• Scalable model adaptable to regional needs

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Canadian Expansion

G&Z is developing parallel pathways for expansion into Canada through aligned industrial and trade-zone frameworks. These efforts allow international manufacturers to access North American markets through multiple entry points and support a unified cross-border development strategy.

Partners & Finance

Garland & Zhang operates within a network of global manufacturers, logistics providers, financial institutions, and Free Trade Zone authorities. These partnerships allow us to move materials efficiently across borders while providing transparent, cost-effective procurement pathways for U.S. government contractors and private-sector clients.

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Integrated Logistics Partners

Our primary logistics integration is through world-leading bonded freight and multimodal transport providers, which manage secure, compliant movements from origin factories abroad through international Free Trade Zones under controlled, tariff-free structures.

• Bonded export transport from origin manufacturers
• Ocean, rail, and road routing within secure logistics corridors
• Integrated customs processing at international FTZs
• Seamless connection to FTZ entry points
• Proven reliability for large-scale commodity and construction-material flows

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Direct Manufacturer Partnerships

Garland & Zhang maintains direct supply relationships with global manufacturers engaged in producing construction materials, agricultural commodities, minerals, and industrial components. These relationships support our core model: delivering goods directly from the factory to government and private contractor job sites.

By sourcing directly at origin, we eliminate layers of markup, reduce overall landed cost, and ensure consistent quality for contractors serving government agencies and large private-sector projects.

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Finance, Credit, and Trade Support

We work with financial institutions that specialize in international trade finance, bonded logistics, private equity, and other credit structures that support Free Trade Zone operations. These institutions help facilitate the movement of goods across borders, reduce financial friction, and provide stable terms for. contractors working in tightly budgeted environments.

Our partnerships include organizations capable of providing credit assurance, letters of credit, performance security, and banking relationships tailored to cross-border, FTZ-linked supply chains.

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Free Trade Zone Coordination

Garland & Zhang coordinates closely with Free Trade Zone regulators. This ensures that materials travel through tariff-free and compliance-secured pathways from origin to job site.

• Alignment with U.S. FTZ regulations under the Alternative Site Framework
• Coordination with export FTZ authorities abroad
• Customs-compliant bonded transport across multiple jurisdictions
• Documentation support for contractors requiring federal procurement clarity
• Future expansion into partner trade zones worldwide

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HUBZone and Federal Procurement Integration

In the U.S., as a HUBZone-certified entity, Garland & Zhang is positioned to work directly with federal contractors and SBA-designated partners who seek competitive pricing while fulfilling procurement obligations. Our global FTZ-enabled model supports lower-cost acquisition strategies aligned with HUBZone objectives.

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Transparency and Compliance

Financial transparency is central to our operations. All procurement, transport, and FTZ activities are documented for auditability and compliance with federal procurement requirements. We maintain clear records across manufacturing, bonded transport, FTZ entry, customs processing, and final delivery.

This level of transparency allows contracting officers and procurement officials to accurately evaluate costs, timelines, and sourcing — a requirement for federal acquisition programs.

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Expanding Our Network

We anticipate significant expansion as more global partners adopt FTZ frameworks and seek reciprocal global market access. Garland & Zhang’s international network is designed to evolve rapidly, incorporating new manufacturers, logistics firms, and trade-zone authorities as we scale.

Our objective is to create a unified, global supply-chain architecture that supports a new era of clean, efficient, tariff-reduced movement of goods.

For a detailed explanation of federal trust-asset management and how these structures support G&Z partners, visit our section on Managing Indian Trust Assets (OST).

Documents & Links

This page provides access to key documents and links related to Garland & Zhang’s global supply-chain operations, Free Trade Zone framework, HUBZone certification, and project development activities. These materials are intended for government contractors, SBA partners, procurement officials, and financial institutions participating in our upcoming briefings and webinars.

The documents and links provided below include our Prospectus, organizational materials, and reference information for partners working within our
FTZ-enabled supply-chain model.

• Prospectus (PDF)
• Capability Statement (PDF)
• Benefits of Trust Land Acquisition (link)
• Managing Indian Trust Assets (link)

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Secure Documents

Certain documents are available to partners upon request. Please contact us for access.

Framework & Legal Foundations

Garland & Zhang operates at the intersection of U.S. federal authority, tribal sovereignty, and international supply-chain development. This section of our site explains the core legal and regulatory structures that make our model possible: federal trust-land acquisition, the management of Indian trust assets, Foreign Trade Zones, HUBZone incentives, and our cooperative development structures with tribal governments.

These foundations provide a uniquely stable, tax-advantaged, and federally supported platform for large-scale manufacturing, logistics, and resource-based projects across the United States.

To explore specific frameworks, select one of the topics from the drop-down menu at the top.

Federal Incentive Programs Supporting the G&Z Model

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

Duty deferral, reduction, or elimination for materials used in manufacturing.

HUBZone

Eligibility for federal contracts and local workforce development.

New Market Tax Credits

Investment incentives for projects in designated areas.

Indian Employment Tax Credits

Reduced labor costs when hiring tribal members.

Accelerated Depreciation on Indian Land

Improves ROI of industrial and infrastructural investments.

Tax-Exempt Financing

Lower capital costs for qualifying tribal and industrial projects.

G&Z Development on Tribal Trust Land

Garland & Zhang partners with tribal governments to establish large-scale industrial campuses, housing communities, logistics centers, and resource-based projects directly on trust lands. Doing so aligns economic development with federal sovereignty protections and tribal long-term growth.

Strategic Advantages

• Predictable regulatory environment
• Federal tax advantages and incentive programs
• Sovereignty-aligned development benefiting both tribe and industry
• Frameworks compatible with FTZs, HUBZones, and global supply-chain operations
• Access to federal contracting preferences

For Partners and Investors

This platform enables unique financial efficiencies, stronger geopolitical positioning, accelerated build timelines, and participation in federally supported development zones unavailable elsewhere in the U.S.

Trust Land Acquisition – Benefits & Opportunities

The acquisition of land into federal trust status is one of the most powerful development tools available in the United States. When land is placed into trust for a tribe, legal title is held by the federal government, while beneficial ownership remains with the tribe. This creates a stable, tax-advantaged, and development-friendly environment.

Key Benefits

• Not subject to state or local taxes
• Not subject to most state or county land-use regulation
• Access to federal programs and incentives not available under conventional ownership
• Supports industrial, commercial, housing, and resource-based development
• Enables New Market Tax Credits, Indian Employment Credits, tax-exempt financing, accelerated depreciation, and other incentives
• Compatible with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
• Strengthens tribal sovereignty while supporting economic development

Why This Matters

Trust land enables accelerated project timelines, reduced overhead, enhanced financial performance for investors, and long-term predictability for tribal partners — all of which make it a central pillar of the Garland & Zhang development model.

Tribes and Three Zs: Opportunity, HUB, and Foreign Trade Zones

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) describes what “Opportunity Zones, HUBZones, and Foreign Trade Zones” are, how they apply to tribal lands, and what benefits they offer, at this link. The following is our summary of the information given.

Our analysis shows that FTZ-based economic development among tribes is still nascent and sporadic. While some tribes are pioneering modern supply-chain and trade-oriented business models, many others lack resources, capacity, or interest to leverage FTZs.

Garland & Zhang’s innovative business model is designed to change all that.

Purpose — helping tribes attract investment & business

The three programs provide location-specific economic opportunities that tribes and tribal governments can leverage to promote and sustain business growth in their communities. 

The target is tribal lands — including reservations, trust lands, villages, and tribal areas — which may qualify under zones or FTZ, giving tribal enterprises tools to attract investment, create jobs, and build infrastructure. 

Overview of the Three Z Programs

1. Opportunity Zones (OZs)

• Definition & Value: Economically distressed communities where new investments may qualify for special tax benefits. 
• Number: There are 8,764 Opportunity Zones across all 50 U.S. states, DC, and five U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands). 
• Overlap: Many Opportunity Zones overlap with tribal lands (federally or state-recognized American Indian / Alaska Native reservations, trust lands, villages, tribal areas in Oklahoma, etc.) — which means tribes and tribal enterprises are positioned to benefit. 
• Investments: Individuals or corporations can take realized capital gains from the sale of assets and invest them into eligible businesses or properties inside an Opportunity Zone — via an “Opportunity Fund.” This can defer capital gains taxes (up to 10 years). Opportunity Funds can invest in tangible property (e.g. buildings) or tribal businesses, potentially enabling construction of warehouses, offices, housing, hotels — thereby stimulating economic development and jobs in tribal communities. 
• Grants: Tribal governments may seek feasibility-study grants through the Native American Business Development Institute Grant to plan projects in Opportunity Zones. 

2. HUBZones

• Definition & Value: HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) are zones considered underdeveloped by certain criteria — businesses operating in such zones may receive federal contracting preferences. 
• Eligibility: Importantly, tribal lands (such as reservations, trust lands, and Alaska Native village areas) automatically qualify as HUBZones.
• SBA Oversight: The program is overseen by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which maintains a public interactive map showing all HUBZones (including tribal areas).
• Incentives: Federal contracting incentives under HUBZone include: “set-asides” (contracts reserved for HUBZone-certified firms), “sole-source” awards (contracts issued without competition), and “price-evaluation preference” (discount in bid evaluation if a HUBZone firm’s price is significantly lower than non-HUBZone firms). Since the U.S. federal government annually procures hundreds of billions in goods and services, these preferences create a meaningful opportunity for tribal businesses to win government work. 
• Note: tribal business must be certified as a HUBZone business (via SBA) to qualify — not all businesses located on tribal lands automatically get the benefit. Certification requirements include e.g. at least 51% U.S.-citizen ownership (or eligible tribal/Native entity), principal office located in a HUBZone, and certain percentage of workforce residing in a HUBZone. 

3. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)

• Definition & Value: An FTZ is a geographical area (industrial/commercial zone) where foreign and domestic goods are treated, for tariff and customs purposes, as if they had not yet entered the United States. This can lead to major cost savings: imported components can be stored, assembled, and/or part-manufactured in the FTZ, in which case the finished goods may enter U.S. commerce tariff-free. This makes FTZs especially attractive for manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and re-export operations. 
• Eligibility: A tribal corporation may qualify to establish an FTZ under federal FTZ regulations. 
• Oversight: FTZs are subject to oversight by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and require compliance with detailed security and operational requirements. Also — before manufacturing in an FTZ, operations must be approved case-by-case by the Foreign‑Trade Zones Board (FTZ Board), which evaluates whether there are negative impacts on U.S. domestic industries. 
• Models: For tribal corporations, there are several models: importing components to assemble goods; importing for re-export; or leasing FTZ space to other companies (or taking equity) — offering flexibility and multiple revenue strategies. 
  
  

Summary of Key Advantages & Considerations

Advantages:

• These programs provide federal incentives that can meaningfully lower barriers to investment: tax deferral (OZ), federal contracting preferences (HUBZone), tariff/cost savings (FTZ).
• Tribal lands, including reservations and trust lands, often already qualify — meaning tribal governments or tribal businesses don’t need to lobby for designation (especially under HUBZone).
• They can spur economic development: building infrastructure (housing, commercial buildings), manufacturing, job creation, attracting outside capital or business partners.
• They give flexibility: tribes can choose between real estate development (OZ), services and contracting (HUBZone), or manufacturing/trade (FTZ), depending on local resources, workforce, and strategic vision.

Considerations / Challenges:

• For OZ, there are rules about what counts as a qualified business or property (timing of acquisition, substantial improvement, “active business” criteria, limitations on certain types of businesses). Garland & Zhang understands these rules.
• For HUBZone, tribal businesses must get certified, and meet ownership, location, and workforce-residency requirements. Certification is not automatic. Garland & Zhang understands these requirements.
• For FTZs, there are regulatory and compliance burdens: CBP oversight, security/operational requirements, and FTZ-Board approval for manufacturing activities.
• Garland & Zhang understands the rules and regulations and is structured to own the developments so that these considerations are no longer barriers.
  
  

Conclusion — A Strategic Tool-Box for Tribal Economic Development

Opportunity Zones, HUBZones, and Foreign Trade Zones are not one-size-fits-all solutions but complementary economic-development tools that tribal governments and tribal enterprises can use to their considerable benefit. 

For many tribes, these programs open pathways to:

• Attract outside investment (through tax incentives)
• Leverage federal contracting (through HUBZone preferences)
• Engage in manufacturing, trade or re-export business (through FTZs)

Management of Indian Trust Assets (OST)

The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (OST) oversees financial and administrative management of Indian trust assets. These assets include trust land, natural resources, leases, rights-of-way, revenue rights, and other income-producing interests held in trust by the U.S. government for tribes and individual Native Americans.

Key Functions

• Collecting and managing revenue from leases, permits, resource sales, and rights-based agreements
• Investing trust funds and maintaining accounts
• Providing transparent accounting and quarterly statements
• Disbursing income directly to tribal beneficiaries
• Ensuring federal fiduciary oversight of commercial and resource-based activities

Why This Matters for G&Z

OST’s structure gives Garland & Zhang and its partners a transparent, federally managed foundation for projects involving tribal lands, resources, and revenue-sharing models. This reduces risk, enhances stability, and supports long-term industrial and infrastructure strategy.