Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, establishing carrier responsibilities, liability limitations, and documentation requirements.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Establishes the regulatory framework for maritime operations and port facilities in Singapore, including licensing and operational requirements for maritime service providers.
Multimodal Transport Act: Regulates the transportation of goods using multiple modes of transport under a single contract, defining responsibilities and liabilities of multimodal transport operators.
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Provides the legal framework for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies in Singapore, applicable to freight brokerage agreements.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic communications and transactions, including electronic documentation and signatures in freight operations.
Singapore Customs Regulations: Comprehensive customs requirements for import, export, and transhipment of goods through Singapore.
MPA Regulations: Specific regulations issued by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore governing maritime operations and safety standards.
LTA Regulations: Land Transport Authority regulations governing land-based freight transportation within Singapore.
CAAS Regulations: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore regulations pertaining to air freight operations and safety standards.
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention establishing standard rules for bills of lading in international shipping, as adopted by Singapore.
INCOTERMS 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities and costs between buyers and sellers in international freight transactions.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, affecting customer and transaction data handling.
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act: Anti-money laundering legislation requiring due diligence and reporting of suspicious transactions in freight operations.
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act: Regulatory requirements for preventing and reporting potential terrorism financing through freight operations.
SFFA Standards: Singapore Freight Forwarders Association industry standards and best practices for freight forwarding operations.
