Carmack Amendment: Federal law (49 U.S.C. ยง 14706) governing carrier liability for loss or damage in interstate shipments, establishing uniform rules for carrier liability

Federal Bills of Lading Act: Federal statute (49 U.S.C. ยง 80101-80116) regulating bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce, including rules for negotiable instruments

Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act: Federal law establishing jurisdiction over interstate transportation and setting regulatory framework for shipping

Shipping Act of 1984: Federal maritime law governing ocean transportation and carrier responsibilities for international shipping

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing Documents of Title, including formation, negotiation, and transfer of bills of lading

UCC Section 7-104: Specific UCC provision defining and distinguishing between negotiable and non-negotiable documents of title

UCC Section 7-301: UCC provision establishing liability standards for non-receipt or misdescription of goods in bills of lading

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

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

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention (pending ratification) addressing electronic commerce and door-to-door transport operations

DOT Regulations: Department of Transportation rules governing safety, licensing, and operational requirements for carriers

FMCSA Requirements: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations for motor carriers, including safety standards and operating procedures

Surface Transportation Board Regulations: Federal agency rules governing rail and surface transportation rates, services, and practices

State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications and interpretations of the Uniform Commercial Code provisions

State Transportation Regulations: State-specific rules governing intrastate transportation and carrier operations

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumer interests in shipping and transportation services