COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Federal legislation governing rights and responsibilities in maritime cargo transportation

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

Harter Act: Federal law governing maritime contracts of carriage, particularly regarding carrier liability

Interstate Commerce Act: Federal law regulating transportation carriers and interstate commerce

Carmack Amendment: Federal law establishing uniform rules for interstate shipments and carrier liability

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 scope

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

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international treaty designed to standardize laws governing maritime cargo transportation

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing documents of title, including bills of lading

FMCSA Regulations: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements for transportation documentation

DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation rules governing transportation documentation and safety

Electronic Documentation Rules: Regulations governing the use and validity of electronic bills of lading

Homeland Security Requirements: Security-related documentation and procedures for cargo transportation

Customs Regulations: Rules governing international shipment documentation and procedures

Hazmat Regulations: Special documentation requirements for transportation of hazardous materials