Singapore COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea and implementing the Hague-Visby Rules
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore waters
Singapore Bills of Lading Act: Specific legislation governing bills of lading and their legal status in Singapore
Singapore Sale of Goods Act: Legislation governing the sale of goods, which interfaces with shipping documents and trade terms
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention ratified by Singapore governing bills of lading and carrier liability in international trade
Hamburg Rules: International convention (not ratified by Singapore but relevant for international trade awareness)
Rotterdam Rules: Recent international convention (not in force but relevant for future developments in maritime trade)
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - Important for letter of credit transactions involving bills of lading
INCOTERMS 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities and costs in international trade transactions
Singapore Logistics Association Standards: Standard trading conditions and industry practices specific to Singapore logistics sector
Singapore Case Law: Relevant Singapore court decisions establishing precedents on bill of lading interpretation and enforcement
Commonwealth Case Law: Persuasive authority from other Commonwealth jurisdictions on maritime law and bills of lading
