COGSA: Carriage of Goods by Sea Act - Federal law governing rights and responsibilities between shippers and ocean carriers in international trade

Pomerene Act: Federal Bills of Lading Act that governs the rights and liabilities of parties involved in the issuance and transfer of bills of lading

Montreal Convention: International treaty governing liability rules and documentation requirements for international air cargo transportation

Warsaw Convention: International air transportation treaty that may still apply to certain routes not covered by the Montreal Convention

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing documents of title, including bills of lading, in U.S. state law

Hague-Visby Rules: International maritime rules establishing standard liability conditions for international carriage of goods by sea

Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea providing alternative rules to Hague-Visby for certain jurisdictions

IATA Regulations: International Air Transport Association rules governing air cargo documentation and procedures

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

DOT Requirements: Department of Transportation requirements for transportation documentation and safety standards

TSA Requirements: Transportation Security Administration requirements for cargo security and documentation

Customs Regulations: U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for international shipment documentation

Export/Import Regulations: Federal regulations governing documentation requirements for international trade

Dangerous Goods Regulations: Special requirements for documentation and handling of hazardous materials in transport