Shipping Act of 1984: Primary federal statute governing ocean shipping and freight forwarding in the United States, including regulations for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs)
CFR Title 49: Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 covering all aspects of transportation and freight forwarding operations in the United States
COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Regulates rights and responsibilities between shippers and ocean carriers in international ocean transport
Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act: Legislation governing interstate transportation and establishing the Surface Transportation Board's authority
Motor Carrier Act: Federal legislation governing motor carrier operations and safety regulations in freight transportation
Carmack Amendment: Uniform system of carrier liability for interstate shipments, establishing standards for loss and damage claims
Warsaw/Montreal Convention: International treaties governing liability rules and limitations for international air transportation
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use items from the United States
ITAR: International Traffic in Arms Regulations - Controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform laws governing commercial transactions, including transportation and shipping contracts
FCPA: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Anti-corruption legislation affecting international business transactions and relationships
FMC Regulations: Federal Maritime Commission regulations governing ocean transportation intermediaries and maritime shipping operations
TSA Security Requirements: Transportation Security Administration requirements for cargo security and screening protocols
Data Privacy Regulations: Federal and state requirements governing the protection and handling of sensitive business and personal data in transportation
