Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary legislation governing bills of lading in Singapore, defining legal framework for documents of title and rights of holders
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Regulates the carriage of goods by sea and related matters, including liability regime and documentation requirements
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Governs the transfer of property in goods and related matters which may affect bill of lading transactions
Contract Law: General principles of contract law applicable to bill of lading as a contract of carriage
Multimodal Transport Act: Regulates multimodal transport operations and documentation for inland transportation
MPA Regulations: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulations governing maritime operations and documentation
Singapore Maritime Foundation Guidelines: Industry guidelines and best practices for maritime documentation and operations in Singapore
INCOTERMS Rules: International commercial terms that may be incorporated into bills of lading for clarity on delivery terms
Civil Law Act: Framework for civil obligations and contractual relationships in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital documentation, relevant for electronic bills of lading
Supply Chain Security Requirements: Security protocols and requirements for inland transportation and documentation
Customs Requirements: Singapore Customs regulations for inland transportation and documentation requirements
ICC Rules: International Chamber of Commerce rules affecting international trade documentation
UNCITRAL Model Law: UN standards for electronic transferable records, relevant for electronic bills of lading
