Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their issuance, transfer, and rights of holders
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation establishing the regulatory framework for maritime operations and port management in Singapore
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Singapore's implementation of international maritime cargo rules, defining carrier liability and documentation requirements
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Primary legislation governing banking operations and regulations in Singapore, including issuance of bank guarantees
Hague-Visby Rules: International Convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade
Rotterdam Rules: UN Convention on contracts for international carriage of goods by sea, providing modern legal framework for door-to-door cargo operations
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore governing banking practices and guarantees
Singapore Ship Registry Regulations: Regulations governing the registration and operation of vessels under Singapore flag
Maritime and Port Authority Regulations: Specific regulations governing maritime operations and documentation in Singapore ports
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts under Singapore law
Banking Law Principles: Common law principles specific to banking operations and guarantees in Singapore
Maritime Law Principles: Common law principles specific to maritime trade and shipping operations
Doctrine of Indemnity: Legal principle governing compensation and protection against loss in context of lost bill of lading guarantees
