Bills of Lading Act (Chapter 384): Primary Singapore legislation governing bills of lading, their validity, and legal effect as documents of title
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (Chapter 33): Singapore legislation implementing the Hague-Visby Rules, governing rights and liabilities in maritime cargo transport
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act: Regulates maritime operations and port facilities in Singapore, affecting shipping documentation requirements
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Relevant for the transfer of property and rights in goods during international trade transactions
Hague-Visby Rules: International convention establishing standard rules for bills of lading in international trade, incorporated into Singapore law
Hamburg Rules: International convention on carriage of goods by sea - while Singapore is not a party, awareness is important for international trade implications
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the use and validity of electronic documents, including electronic bills of lading in Singapore
Document of Title Function: Legal requirement for the bill of lading to serve as a document of title to the goods
Contract of Carriage Evidence: Legal requirement for the bill of lading to serve as evidence of the contract of carriage
Receipt of Goods: Legal requirement for the bill of lading to serve as a receipt for the goods shipped
Liability Regime: Legal framework determining carrier's liability limitations and exceptions under Singapore law
Time Bar Provisions: Statutory limitations for filing claims under Singapore maritime law
Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution: Legal requirements for specifying jurisdiction and dispute resolution mechanisms in the bill of lading
Transfer and Negotiability Rights: Legal provisions governing the transfer and negotiation of bills of lading under Singapore law
