Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their validity, and legal effect
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Key legislation regulating the carriage of goods by sea and incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules into Singapore law
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation establishing the MPA and setting out regulatory framework for maritime operations in Singapore
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Legislation governing the sale of goods, relevant for title transfer aspects of bills of lading
Hague-Visby Rules: International Convention incorporated into Singapore law, establishing standard rules for bills of lading in international trade
Hamburg Rules: International Convention (not ratified by Singapore but relevant for awareness in international trade)
MPA Regulations: Specific regulations issued by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore governing port and maritime operations
Singapore Customs Requirements: Customs regulations and requirements affecting the documentation of cargo and bills of lading
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic documents including electronic bills of lading
Singapore Case Law: Relevant judicial decisions from Singapore courts regarding bills of lading interpretation and enforcement
English Common Law Principles: Persuasive authority in Singapore courts, particularly for maritime and commercial matters
INCOTERMS Rules: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade
ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines for international trade documentation and practices
Singapore Logistics Association Standards: Standard trading conditions and industry practices established by the Singapore Logistics Association
