Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their form, content, and legal effect
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Singapore's implementation of international maritime cargo rules, defining carrier responsibilities and liabilities
Sale of Goods Act: Legislation governing the sale of goods and related documents of title, including bills of lading
Hague Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade
Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of Hague Rules, followed by Singapore, providing rules for international carriage of goods by sea
Hamburg Rules: Alternative international convention on carriage of goods by sea (though Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important)
Singapore Maritime Case Law: Relevant judicial precedents from Singapore courts on maritime matters and bill of lading disputes
Commonwealth Maritime Case Law: Relevant precedents from other Commonwealth jurisdictions that may be persuasive in Singapore courts
ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines for international shipping and trade documentation
INCOTERMS: International commercial terms that standardize buyer and seller obligations in international transactions
LASH Operations Standards: Industry-specific standards and practices for Lighter Aboard Ship operations and documentation
