Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their form, transfer, and legal effect
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Singapore legislation incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules, regulating maritime cargo transport and carrier liability
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Legislation governing maritime operations and port regulations in Singapore waters
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Singapore legislation governing the sale of goods, relevant for documentary sales and title transfer
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading and carrier liability in international trade
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea (not ratified by Singapore but relevant for international trade)
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records: International framework for electronic bills of lading and other electronic transferable records
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on carriage of goods (not in force but relevant for future developments)
ICC Rules and Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce rules providing standardized practices for international trade documentation
Singapore Maritime Law Jurisprudence: Body of case law from Singapore courts interpreting maritime law and bills of lading
Carrier's Liability Regulations: Rules governing carrier's responsibilities, obligations, and limitation of liability
Notice Requirements: Regulations on timing and format of loss/damage notifications under Singapore law
Time Bar Provisions: Statutory limitation periods for bringing claims under bills of lading
Jurisdiction and Arbitration Rules: Regulations governing dispute resolution and choice of forum in maritime matters
Electronic Documentation Requirements: Singapore regulations on the use and validity of electronic bills of lading
Force Majeure Regulations: Rules governing exceptional circumstances affecting contract performance
Dangerous Goods Regulations: Specific rules for transportation of hazardous materials by sea
Container Regulations: Rules governing the use, handling, and documentation of containerized cargo
