Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary legislation governing bills of lading in Singapore, regulating their transfer and negotiation, and defining rights and liabilities of holders
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): While primarily focused on sea transport, provides fundamental principles for cargo documentation that are relevant to land bills of lading
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Provides the foundational contract law framework governing the formation and execution of bills of lading as contractual documents
Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276): Governs land transportation regulations, including vehicle requirements and carrier obligations for goods transport by road
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic transactions and documentation, particularly relevant if electronic bills of lading are being used
Sale of Goods Act: Contains provisions related to transfer of title and ownership of goods, which is crucial for bills of lading transactions
Multimodal Transport Act: Applies to shipments involving multiple modes of transport, providing regulations for integrated transport documentation
Documentation Requirements: Specific compliance requirements for format, content, and execution of land bills of lading under Singapore law
Liability Provisions: Legal framework determining carrier liability, limitations, and exceptions in land transport of goods
Transfer and Negotiability Rules: Regulations governing how land bills of lading can be transferred between parties and their negotiable status
Carrier Obligations: Legal duties and responsibilities of carriers in relation to the transport of goods and documentation
Consignor/Consignee Rights: Legal rights and obligations of parties sending and receiving goods under a land bill of lading
Goods Description Requirements: Legal requirements for accurately describing goods in the bill of lading, including nature, quantity, and condition
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance and liability coverage requirements for land transport of goods under Singapore law
