Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their issuance, and legal effect
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Key legislation governing maritime cargo transportation and carrier liability in Singapore
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation establishing regulatory framework for maritime operations and port administration
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Legislation governing sales contracts and transfer of property in goods, relevant for trade documentation
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing bills of lading, implemented in Singapore law, setting carrier liability rules
Hamburg Rules: International convention on cargo carriage - while Singapore isn't a party, awareness needed for international trade
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on cargo carriage - reference point though not in force in Singapore
Maritime and Port Authority Regulations: Specific regulations governing port operations and maritime documentation in Singapore
Singapore Registry of Ships Regulations: Regulations governing vessel registration and related documentation requirements
Documentary Requirements: Legal requirements for format, content, authentication, and electronic versions of bills of lading
Liability Regime: Legal framework defining carrier obligations, shipper responsibilities, and time limitations
Trading Terms (INCOTERMS): International commercial terms defining responsibilities and costs in international trade
Letter of Credit Requirements: Banking requirements for documentary credits involving split bills of lading
Split B/L Considerations: Specific legal requirements for cargo quantity division, relationships between original and split B/Ls, and multiple holder rights
Jurisdictional Framework: Legal provisions regarding choice of law, dispute resolution, and Singapore court jurisdiction
