Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, including rights, immunities, and liabilities of the carrier and ship
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime and port operations in Singapore, including vessel registration and port safety requirements
Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 24): Specific legislation governing bills of lading in Singapore, including their negotiability and legal status
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Governs the sale of goods and related documents of title, including aspects of bills of lading as documents of title
The Hague Rules: International convention establishing standard rules for bills of lading in international trade
The Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of The Hague Rules, to which Singapore is a signatory, providing carrier liability framework
SOLAS Convention: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, affecting cargo safety documentation requirements
Singapore Customs Act: Governs customs procedures and documentation requirements for exports from Singapore
Strategic Goods (Control) Act: Controls the transfer and export of strategic goods, including documentation requirements
Regulation of Imports and Exports Act: Regulates the import and export of goods, including documentation and licensing requirements
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions, including electronic bills of lading
INCOTERMS 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, governing letter of credit transactions and related documents
