Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary legislation governing maritime cargo transport, defining carrier obligations and liability limitations for sea freight.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates port operations, maritime safety, and shipping activities in Singapore waters.
Road Traffic Act: Governs road transportation, vehicle licensing, and traffic regulations for land-based carriers.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Determines when third parties can enforce terms of a contract, relevant for subcontractors and beneficiaries.
Sale of Goods Act: Regulates contracts for the sale and transportation of goods, including rights and obligations of parties.
Employment Act: Covers employment terms and conditions if the agreement involves employment relationships with drivers or operators.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Mandates compensation for work-related injuries, crucial for transport workers' protection.
Central Provident Fund Act: Requires mandatory contributions for employees if carriers are treated as employees rather than contractors.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Sets safety standards and requirements for transportation operations and warehousing.
Companies Act: Governs corporate entities' operations and obligations in Singapore.
Competition Act: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in the transport sector.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumers and ensures fair trading practices in service agreements.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in business operations.
Insurance Act: Governs insurance requirements and regulations for carriers.
Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act: Mandates minimum insurance coverage for motor vehicles and third-party liability.
Goods Vehicle Driver's Vocational Licence (GDVL): Licensing requirements for professional goods vehicle drivers.
Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules: Specific regulations for vehicle operation on expressways.
Parking Places Rules: Regulations governing parking and stopping of vehicles during operations.
Environmental Protection and Management Act: Environmental compliance requirements for transport operations.
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing bills of lading and maritime cargo transport.
Hamburg Rules: Alternative international convention for maritime cargo transport regulations.
Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR): International convention standardizing conditions for international road transport contracts.
