Singapore Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea in Singapore, incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules into domestic law
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore waters
Singapore Sale of Goods Act: Legislation governing the sale of goods and related transactions, including documentation requirements
Singapore Bills of Lading Act: Specific legislation governing bills of lading, their validity, and legal effects in Singapore
Hague-Visby Rules: International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading, which Singapore has ratified
Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea - while Singapore is not a party, awareness is important for international trade
Contract of Carriage Requirements: Legal requirements for valid contracts of carriage including essential terms and conditions
Carrier's Liability Limitations: Statutory and contractual limitations on carrier's liability under Singapore law
Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for notice of loss or damage under Singapore maritime law
Time Bar Provisions: Statutory limitation periods for claims under bills of lading in Singapore
Jurisdiction and Arbitration: Legal framework for dispute resolution in maritime matters under Singapore law
Electronic Bills of Lading: Regulations and requirements for electronic bills of lading under Singapore law
INCOTERMS 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade
ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines relevant to bills of lading and maritime trade
Singapore Maritime Guidelines: Local maritime authority guidelines and best practices for bills of lading
