COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Primary U.S. federal law governing ocean bills of lading and rights and responsibilities between shippers, carriers and consignees

Pomerene Act: Federal Bills of Lading Act that governs negotiable bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce

Harter Act: U.S. federal law governing maritime contracts of carriage, particularly focusing on vessel seaworthiness and carrier liability

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article 7 covering documents of title, including bills of lading in domestic commerce

Hague Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade

Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of Hague Rules with modified liability limits and expanded scope of application

Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea, providing alternative framework to Hague/Hague-Visby Rules

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention addressing electronic commerce and door-to-door transport operations

CBP Regulations: U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for documentation and reporting in international shipping

IMO Requirements: International Maritime Organization standards for safety, security, and environmental protection in shipping

SOLAS Convention: Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements, including container weight verification requirements

CSI Requirements: Container Security Initiative requirements for screening and security of maritime containers

ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines for international trade documentation and practices

INCOTERMS: International Commercial Terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions

FMC Regulations: Federal Maritime Commission regulations governing ocean transportation intermediaries and carrier practices