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Carmack Amendment: Federal legislation that governs carrier liability for loss, damage, and delay of interstate shipments. Part of the Interstate Commerce Act.

Federal Bills of Lading Act (Pomerene Act): Federal law governing the rights and responsibilities of parties involved in the issuance and transfer of bills of lading in interstate and foreign commerce.

Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act: Federal legislation that established jurisdiction over motor carrier transportation and abolished the ICC, transferring some functions to the Surface Transportation Board.

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Federal legislation governing ocean shipping practices, including requirements for documentation and carrier responsibilities.

Hague Rules: International convention establishing uniform rules for bills of lading in international trade and setting minimum standards for carrier liability.

Hague-Visby Rules: Updated version of the Hague Rules with modified liability limits and expanded scope for international maritime transport.

Hamburg Rules: UN Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea, providing alternative rules to the Hague-Visby Rules with broader carrier liability.

Rotterdam Rules: Modern international convention designed to modernize and harmonize the rules governing international carriage of goods by sea.

FMCSA Regulations: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules governing safety and operational standards for commercial motor vehicles and carriers.

UCC Article 7: Uniform Commercial Code Article governing documents of title, including bills of lading, across U.S. states.

Federal Maritime Commission Regulations: Rules governing ocean transportation intermediaries, carrier agreements, and shipping practices in maritime commerce.

DOT Documentation Requirements: Department of Transportation mandated documentation and record-keeping requirements for shipping and transportation.

Customs Documentation Requirements: Federal requirements for documentation necessary for international shipments, including customs declarations and certificates of origin.

Hazardous Materials Regulations: Special documentation and handling requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials under DOT regulations.