Singapore COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Primary legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea in Singapore, incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing port operations and maritime activities within Singapore waters
Sale of Goods Act: Singapore legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, relevant for commercial aspects of the bill of lading
Bills of Lading Act: Singapore legislation specifically dealing with bills of lading and their legal status as documents of title
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing bills of lading, incorporated into Singapore law through COGSA, setting out carrier's obligations and liability limits
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea - while Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important for international trade relations
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and safety requirements
Singapore Maritime and Port Regulations: Local port regulations affecting shipping documentation and procedures in Singapore ports
Electronic Transactions Act: Singapore legislation governing electronic transactions, relevant for electronic bills of lading and digital documentation
Carrier Liability Limitations: Legal provisions limiting carrier's liability under Singapore law and international conventions
Notice Periods: Statutory time limits for filing claims and notices under Singapore maritime law
Package Limitations: Legal limits on compensation per package or unit under Singapore COGSA and Hague-Visby Rules
Dangerous Goods Requirements: Legal requirements for documentation and handling of dangerous goods in bills of lading under Singapore law
