ACI Shipment Details Page (ACI eManifest)
| This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The ACI Shipment Details Page is the main page for an ACI Shipment in BorderConnect ACI eManifest software. It gives users an overview of the shipment, provides access to parties and commodities, and allows users to make changes or transmit shipment-level information to CBSA.
The ACI Shipment Details Page can be accessed in the following ways:
- Automatically after clicking Save on the Start New ACI Shipment Page.
- By using the Back to ACI Shipment link for the most recently viewed shipment.
- From the ACI Shipment Search Page by clicking View on an ACI Shipment search result.
Main Function Buttons
The main function buttons are located near the top of the page and allow the user to edit, export, transmit, detach, and attach the shipment.
| Button or field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Edit | Opens the Edit ACI Shipment Page to change the Cargo Control Number, Ports of Entry and Release, ETA, and other shipment options. After saving, the user returns to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Detach | Removes the shipment from the manifest it is attached to. The shipment remains in BorderConnect as an unassociated shipment and can be reassigned later. This button only appears when the shipment is attached to a manifest. |
| Export | Downloads a JSON file containing the shipment data. |
| Send to CBSA | Transmits ACI Shipment data to CBSA. In most cases, use Send to CBSA on the ACI eManifest Details Page instead, because it sends all trip and shipment data for the manifest together. |
| Set Status | Corrects the Current Status of the shipment when it is believed to be incorrect. This should rarely be used because shipment status normally updates automatically from CBSA responses. |
| Back to ACI eManifest | Returns to the ACI eManifest Details Page for the manifest that the shipment is attached to. This button only appears when the shipment is attached to a manifest. |
| Change Trip / Add Trip | Attaches the shipment to a manifest. It appears as Change Trip when the shipment is already attached to a manifest and Add Trip when the shipment is unassociated. |
Send to CBSA Options
The Send to CBSA menu contains shipment-level transmission options.
| Option | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Send New Shipment Request | Transmits the shipment to CBSA. Use only when the shipment is not currently on file with CBSA, such as a draft or cancelled shipment. |
| Send Change Shipment Request | Transmits a change request for a shipment that is already on file and needs to be updated, or for correcting a rejected shipment. This can only be used before CBSA has marked the manifest as arrived. After arrival, an amendment is required instead. |
| Send Amendment to Shipment Request | Transmits an amendment request for a shipment on an arrived manifest that needs to be updated. This can only be used after CBSA has marked the manifest as arrived. Before arrival, use a change request instead. Amendment requests require the user to specify the reason for the amendment. |
| Send Cancel/Delete Request | Sends a request to cancel the shipment with CBSA. Use when a shipment already on file needs to be cancelled to allow changes to the Cargo Control Number, or because the freight is no longer expected to cross the border. If the shipment is attached to a manifest that is also on file with CBSA, the shipment cannot be cancelled by itself; the manifest must also be cancelled. |
After a send option is selected, BorderConnect asks the user to confirm the transmission. If errors prevent the transmission, BorderConnect displays them at that time.
The Set Status button does not make changes in the CBSA system. For example, setting the shipment status to Cancelled does not cancel the shipment with CBSA. A cancel request must be used instead.
The Change Trip / Add Trip field can only attach the shipment to a manifest that already exists in BorderConnect. It cannot create a new manifest or change an existing trip number. If the manifest does not exist yet, create it from the Start New ACI eManifest Page. If the manifest exists but the trip number is wrong, edit the ACI eManifest first.
Details / History Window
The Details / History window is located below the main function buttons and helps users understand the current state of the shipment.
| Section | Information shown |
|---|---|
| Details | Displays shipment information such as Cargo Number, Port of Arrival, Release Office, Estimated Arrival Date, Sublocation / Warehouse, RNS messages associated with the shipment, Current Status, Associated Trip, and other details. |
| History | Displays a complete history for the shipment, including when it was started, major changes, what was sent to CBSA, and CBSA responses. Use this section together with Current Status when troubleshooting shipment issues. |
Shipper, Consignee and Contacts Section
The Shipper, Consignee and Contacts section is below the Details / History section. It lets users add, assign, edit, or remove the shipper, consignee, and applicable third parties.
| Action | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Create Shipper | Adds a new shipper to the shipment. Use this only when the shipper has not already been entered in BorderConnect. After the required fields are saved, BorderConnect returns to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Create Consignee | Adds a new consignee to the shipment. Use this only when the consignee has not already been entered in BorderConnect. After the required fields are saved, BorderConnect returns to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Add 3rd Party | Adds either a Delivery Destination or Notify Party. The menu lets the user choose the party type and then enter the required name and address fields. |
| Quick Assign Shipper | Assigns an existing shipper profile by name or address. This appears only when no shipper is assigned. |
| Quick Assign Consignee | Assigns an existing consignee profile by name or address. This appears when a shipper is assigned but no consignee is assigned. |
| Edit | Edits the name or address for an assigned shipper, consignee, or third party. Use this to correct the current party's information. To replace the party with a different one, remove it first and then assign the new party. |
| Remove from Shipment | Removes an assigned shipper, consignee, or third party from the shipment. |
Commodity Section
The Commodity section is below the Shipper, Consignee and Contacts section. It lets users review and manage the commodity information for the shipment.
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Create Commodity | Opens the Add/Edit Commodity for ACI Shipment Page to enter commodity information. After saving, BorderConnect adds the commodity and returns to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Edit | Opens the Add/Edit Commodity for ACI Shipment Page so the user can update an existing commodity. After saving, BorderConnect updates the commodity and returns to the ACI Shipment Details Page. |
| Delete | Removes the commodity from the shipment. |