Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Federal law applying to international ocean shipments, regulating liability limitations and carrier obligations in maritime transport
Harter Act: Federal legislation governing domestic water carriage, establishing carrier duties and liability standards for domestic maritime shipping
Federal Bills of Lading Act (Pomerene Act): Federal law regulating bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce, ensuring proper documentation of shipped goods
Interstate Commerce Act: Federal legislation regulating interstate shipping and establishing motor carrier requirements for cross-state transportation
Shipping Act of 1984: Federal law regulating ocean shipping practices, carrier agreements, and tariffs, as amended by Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Department of Transportation Regulations: Federal regulatory framework establishing safety standards and operational requirements for all modes of transportation
FMCSA Rules: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations governing commercial motor vehicle operations and safety standards
MARAD Requirements: Maritime Administration regulations governing maritime transportation and shipping operations in U.S. waters
Customs and Border Protection Regulations: Federal regulations governing international shipping, imports, and exports across U.S. borders
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act: Federal law regulating the transportation of hazardous materials across all modes of transport
State Transportation Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing transportation and shipping within individual state jurisdictions
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized business laws including provisions for shipping contracts and commercial transactions
Rotterdam Rules: International convention establishing standardized rules for international carriage of goods by sea
Hague-Visby Rules: International maritime law convention establishing standardized rules for bills of lading in international shipping
Hamburg Rules: International convention providing alternative framework for maritime cargo transport liability and regulations
