Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Singapore's primary legislation that incorporates the Hague-Visby Rules into domestic law and governs the rights and liabilities of carriers and shippers
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Singapore legislation that regulates maritime cargo transportation and implements international maritime conventions
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention to which Singapore is a signatory, setting standard rules for bills of lading and defining carrier's responsibilities and limitations of liability
Hamburg Rules: International convention (not signed by Singapore but relevant for awareness in international trade context)
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing port operations and maritime activities in Singapore
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Singapore legislation relevant for commercial aspects of maritime transactions
Singapore Contract Law: General principles of contract formation and enforcement under Singapore law applicable to bills of lading
Carrier's Liability Limitations: Legal provisions defining the extent and limitations of carrier's liability under Singapore maritime law
Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for providing notice of claims and other communications under Singapore maritime law
Time Bars for Claims: Statutory limitation periods for bringing claims under Singapore maritime law
Description of Goods Requirements: Legal requirements for accurately describing goods in bills of lading under Singapore law
Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for determining jurisdiction and resolving disputes in Singapore maritime cases
