Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their form, rights, liabilities and legal status
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Singapore legislation incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules, governing rights and liabilities in maritime cargo transport
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation establishing the MPA and regulating maritime operations in Singapore waters
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Singapore legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, relevant for trade documentation
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing bills of lading, incorporated into Singapore law through the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea - while Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important for international trade
INCOTERMS: International commercial terms that define responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
ICC Rules and Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce standards and practices for international trade documentation
Singapore Maritime Case Law: Relevant legal precedents from Singapore courts regarding maritime disputes and bill of lading interpretation
Electronic Transactions Act: Singapore legislation governing electronic documents and signatures, relevant for electronic bills of lading
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Multimodal Transport Act: Singapore legislation governing combined transport operations involving different modes of transportation
