Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992: Primary UK legislation governing maritime transport of goods, dealing with bills of lading, sea waybills, and ship's delivery orders
Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965: UK legislation implementing the CMR Convention for domestic road transport, setting out carrier's liabilities and obligations
Contract Law (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Enables third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, relevant for subcontractors and consignees
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms about quality of service and fitness for purpose in service contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability, particularly important for limitation of liability provisions
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention governing liability for damage to goods carried by sea under bills of lading
CMR Convention: International convention for cross-border carriage of goods by road, establishing uniform rules for transport contracts
Montreal Convention: International rules governing air carrier liability for international carriage of cargo by air
Rotterdam Rules: UN convention on contracts for international carriage of goods wholly or partly by sea (if applicable)
Marine Insurance Act 1906: Regulates marine insurance contracts and obligations, crucial for cargo insurance provisions
Merchant Shipping Act 1995: Comprehensive legislation covering various aspects of shipping including safety and registration requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the shipper is a consumer, providing additional protections and rights
GDPR Requirements: Data protection regulations affecting how personal and commercial data must be handled in the shipping process
FTA Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices established by the Freight Transport Association
Health and Safety Regulations: Various H&S requirements including loading/unloading safety, dangerous goods handling, and worker protection
