Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, dealing with rights of consignees and holders of bills
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime and port operations in Singapore, including documentation requirements
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Singapore's implementation of international maritime cargo rules, governing carrier liability and obligations
Sale of Goods Act: Regulates the sale of goods and related documents of title, including bills of lading
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention followed by Singapore that establishes standard terms for bills of lading in international trade
Hamburg Rules: International convention for cargo liability (though Singapore is not a signatory, awareness is important for international trade)
Singapore Customs Act: Governs customs procedures and documentation requirements for imports
IMO Regulations: International Maritime Organization regulations affecting shipping documentation and safety requirements
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, governing international banking procedures for trade documents
INCOTERMS: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
Electronic Bills of Lading Regulations: Rules governing the use and validity of electronic bills of lading in Singapore
