Bills of Lading Act: Primary Singapore legislation (Chapter 384) governing bills of lading and their legal status as documents of title
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act: Singapore's COGSA which regulates the rights and liabilities of carriers and shippers in maritime transport
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore
Sale of Goods Act: Singapore legislation governing the sale of goods, relevant for title transfer aspects of 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, to which Singapore is a signatory, providing international standards for bills of lading
Hamburg Rules: Alternative international convention for carriage of goods by sea (though Singapore is not a signatory)
Title Transfer Requirements: Legal requirements for effective transfer of title through bills of lading under Singapore law
Carrier Liability Provisions: Rules governing carrier's liability, limitations, and exemptions under Singapore maritime law
Notice Requirements: Mandatory provisions for notice of loss and time bar limitations in Singapore shipping documents
Jurisdiction Clauses: Requirements for valid jurisdiction and arbitration clauses under Singapore maritime law
Document Content Requirements: Mandatory content requirements including goods description, party identification, vessel details, and ports information
Electronic Transactions Act: Singapore legislation governing electronic transactions, relevant for electronic bills of lading
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and procedures
