COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea and establishing carrier's responsibilities
MPA Act: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act - Regulates maritime operations and port activities in Singapore waters
Bills of Lading Act: Chapter 384 of Singapore Laws - Specifically governs bills of lading, their transfer and legal effect
Sale of Goods Act: Regulates the sale of goods and their transfer of ownership, relevant for cargo documentation
Singapore Contract Law: General contract law principles applicable to bills of lading as contractual documents
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing bills of lading, incorporated into Singapore law through COGSA
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea - while Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important for international trade
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on carriage contracts - not in force but provides reference for modern shipping practices
MPA Regulations: Specific regulations issued by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore governing port and shipping operations
SCMA Rules: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration rules - relevant for dispute resolution clauses
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions including electronic bills of lading and digital documentation
Goods Description Requirements: Legal requirements for accurate and complete description of goods in the bill of lading
Liability Clauses: Statutory and contractual provisions regarding carrier's liability and limitations
Claims Procedures: Legal requirements for notice of claims and time bars under Singapore law
Jurisdiction Clauses: Legal framework for determining jurisdiction and dispute resolution mechanisms
