Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA): Primary Singapore legislation governing the carriage of goods by sea, incorporating the Hague-Visby Rules and establishing carrier's obligations, liabilities, and limitations
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Establishes regulatory framework for maritime operations and port facilities in Singapore, including documentation requirements
Sale of Goods Act: Governs the transfer of property in goods, relevant for title transfer aspects of bills of lading
Bills of Lading Act: Regulates the legal status, transfer, and rights conferred by bills of lading under Singapore law
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention incorporated into Singapore law, setting out minimum standards for carrier liability and documentation requirements
International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading: Provides international standardization for bills of lading rules, incorporated into Singapore's legal framework
Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention on carriage of goods by sea (not ratified by Singapore but relevant for international context)
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Regulations: Detailed regulations governing maritime operations, including documentation and procedural requirements
Singapore Registry of Ships Regulations: Regulations pertaining to vessel registration and related documentation requirements
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the use and validity of electronic documents, including electronic bills of lading in Singapore
