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COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Federal law governing rights and responsibilities between shippers and ocean carriers in international trade

Pomerene Act: Federal Bills of Lading Act that governs the negotiability and liability aspects of bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce

Harter Act: Federal law regulating shipping contracts and carrier liability, particularly applicable before COGSA attachment and after discharge

Interstate Commerce Act: Federal law regulating transportation carriers operating between states, including documentation requirements

Shipping Act 1984: Federal legislation governing ocean shipping, including carrier obligations and documentation requirements

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

Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of Hague Rules with modified liability limits and expanded scope

Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea, providing alternative framework to Hague/Hague-Visby Rules

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention (pending ratification) addressing electronic commerce and door-to-door transport operations

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing documents of title, including bills of lading, at state level

FMC Regulations: Federal Maritime Commission regulations governing ocean transportation and documentation requirements

CBP Requirements: U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for shipping documentation and cargo declaration

DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation rules governing transportation documentation and safety requirements

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

Common Carrier Tariffs: Published rates and rules of carriers that must be reflected in bills of lading and shipping documentation