Carriage of Goods by Sea Act: Primary legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea in Singapore, establishing rules for bills of lading and carrier liability
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime and port operations, including freight forwarding activities within Singapore's ports
Multimodal Transport Act: Governs the combination of different modes of transport in freight forwarding operations
Bills of Lading Act: Regulates the use and transfer of bills of lading in maritime transport
Contract Law (Application of Miscellaneous Provisions) Act: Provides general contract law principles applicable to freight forwarding agreements
UNCITRAL Convention: International convention on contracts for international carriage of goods, as ratified by Singapore
Hague-Visby Rules: International rules governing carrier liability in maritime transport, incorporated into Singapore law
Montreal Convention: International convention governing air freight regulations and liability
Singapore Customs Act: Regulates customs procedures and requirements for import/export operations
Regulation of Imports and Exports Act: Controls the import and export of goods in Singapore
Strategic Goods (Control) Act: Regulates the transport of strategic and controlled goods
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations: Specific regulations governing the handling and transport of dangerous goods
Singapore Logistics Association Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices for logistics operations in Singapore
FIATA Standards: International standards set by the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Companies Act: General corporate law requirements affecting business operations
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in service agreements
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in business operations
Competition Act: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in the freight forwarding industry
