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COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Primary U.S. federal law governing the rights and responsibilities between shippers and ocean carriers in international trade

Harter Act: U.S. federal statute that governs the carriage of goods by sea, particularly focusing on vessel seaworthiness and carrier liability

Pomerene Act: Federal Bills of Lading Act that regulates bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce, establishing rules for negotiable instruments

Interstate Commerce Act: Federal law regulating transportation carriers, including provisions affecting bills of lading in interstate commerce

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Federal legislation governing ocean shipping practices and regulations in U.S. international trade

Hague Rules: International convention establishing standard rules for bills of lading in international trade

Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of the Hague Rules with modified liability limits and additional provisions for containerized cargo

Hamburg Rules: International convention providing alternative rules for maritime cargo transport, though not adopted by the U.S.

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on cargo transport (not ratified by U.S.) addressing electronic commerce and door-to-door transport

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing documents of title, including bills of lading, as adopted by individual states

FMC Regulations: Federal Maritime Commission regulations governing ocean transportation and shipping practices

CBP Requirements: U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for documentation and procedures in international shipping

DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation regulations affecting cargo transportation and documentation

ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines for international trade practices and documentation

INCOTERMS: International Commercial Terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions