INDEX
Abstract
Introduction
Chapter 1: Convincing
Arguments to Promote the Electronic Bill of Lading
Chapter 2: Technical Basis
of the Electronic Bill
2.1. Digital Signatures
2.2. Certification Authorities
2.3. Comparison to the Traditional Bill of Lading
2.4. Conclusion
Chapter 3: Legal Issues and
Form Requirements
3.1. Form Requirements of UK Law
3.2. Other UK Legislation
3.3. EU Directives and UK Implementation
3.3.1. Electronic Signatures Directive (1999/93/EC)
3.3.2. Electronic Communications Act 2000
3.3.3. Electronic Commerce Directive (2000/31/EC)
3.4. Other International Trade Regulations
3.4.1. CMI Rules 1990
3.4.2. CMI Draft Instrument on Transport Law
3.4.3. UNCITRAL Model Law
3.4.4. INCOTERMS
3.4.5. UCP 500
Chapter 4: The ‘Bolero Bill
of Lading’
4.1. The Bolero Title Registry
4.2. Attornment and Novation
4.3. Privity of Contract Doctrine
Conclusion
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