Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992: Primary UK legislation governing contracts for the carriage of goods by sea, dealing with bills of lading and rights of suit
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce terms of a contract in certain circumstances, relevant for subcontractors and agents
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if dealing with consumer freight services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing liability for loss or damage to goods carried by sea
CMR Convention: Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road, establishing standard conditions for international road transport
Montreal Convention: International convention governing liability for international air freight
CIM Rules: Uniform Rules Concerning the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail
BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: Industry standard terms and conditions used by British freight forwarders
FIATA Rules: International standards and documents for freight forwarding operations
UK Customs and Excise Regulations: Regulations governing the import and export of goods, customs clearance, and duties
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing the handling of personal data
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Dangerous Goods Regulations: Regulations governing the transport of hazardous materials and dangerous goods
