New Laws Governing Maritime and Bills of Lading Come into Force

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has officially brought two major pieces of legislation into effect today. Through two separate notifications, the Central Government has appointed September 10, 2025, as the date on which the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025, and the Bills of Lading Act, 2025, shall come into force.

These new Acts, issued on September 8, 2025, are a significant step toward modernizing the legal framework for maritime trade.

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