Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their form, rights, and legal effect
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime and port operations in Singapore, affecting shipping documentation requirements
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Governs rights and obligations in the international carriage of goods by sea, including documentation requirements
Sale of Goods Act: Relevant for transfer of title and property in goods, which intersects with bills of lading as documents of title
Contract Law: General principles of contract law applicable to bills of lading as contractual documents
Hague Rules: International convention setting standard rules for bills of lading in international trade
Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of Hague Rules, incorporated into Singapore law, providing modernized rules for international carriage of goods
Hamburg Rules: Alternative international convention on carriage of goods (reference only as Singapore is not a signatory)
Singapore Shipping Act: Regulates shipping activities and documentation requirements in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic documentation including electronic bills of lading and their legal validity
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and procedures
SCMA Rules: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration rules relevant for dispute resolution clauses in bills of lading
