Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Singapore's primary legislation governing bills of lading, which provides the fundamental legal framework for the creation, use, and transfer of bills of lading
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Singapore legislation that incorporates the Hague-Visby Rules into domestic law, governing international carriage of goods by sea
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 170A): Legislation governing Singapore's maritime operations and port management, relevant for shipping documentation and procedures
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention setting out rules for carriage of goods by sea, including carrier liability, documentation requirements, and limitations of liability
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea (though Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important for international trade)
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on carriage of goods by sea (not yet in force but relevant for awareness in international shipping)
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Singapore legislation governing sale of goods contracts, relevant for underlying transactions in shipping
Contract Law (Chapter 53B): General contract law principles applicable to bills of lading as contractual documents
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Legislation governing electronic transactions and documents, including provisions for electronic bills of lading
Maritime Conventions Act 2004: Singapore legislation implementing various maritime conventions and establishing unified rules for maritime claims
