ACI Shipper/Consignee Search Page (ACI eManifest)
| This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The ACI Shipper/Consignee Search Page is a page in BorderConnect ACI eManifest software that allows the user to manage the Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, and Notify Party profiles used by ACI Shipments. It is commonly used to remove duplicate profiles, correct name or address errors, review existing records, or export profile data for auditing.
These profiles are usually created automatically while entering an ACI Shipment, which is generally more efficient than creating them manually. The page can be accessed under the ACI eManifests menu by clicking Shippers & Consignees.
Main Controls
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Create New | Used to add a new Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, or Notify Party. Moving the mouse over this button will display the available profile types. Clicking one of the options will bring the user to a separate page where the name and address can be entered. Once entered, clicking Save will add the profile and return the user to the ACI Shipper/Consignee Search Page. |
| Search By | Used to select which type of profile to search for. By default, the search will display only Shippers. Moving the mouse over this button will display the choice between Shippers, Consignees, Delivery Destinations, and Notify Parties. |
| Export Data (CSV) | Exports the currently displayed search results to a spreadsheet in CSV format. |
Creating a New Profile
Most Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, and Notify Party profiles are created while entering an ACI Shipment. Manual creation can still be useful when setting up records in advance or cleaning up profile data.
To create a profile manually:
- Click Create New.
- Select the profile type: Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, or Notify Party.
- Enter the name and address details.
- Click Save.
The new profile will then be available for selection when entering future ACI Shipments.
Search Section
This section of the page allows the user to search for Shippers, Consignees, Delivery Destinations, and Notify Parties by Type, Name, Address, or Comments. By default it will display all Shippers.
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | Used to search using the search options listed above. Once the desired search options have been entered, clicking this button will search for matching results and display them in the Results Section below. |
| Reset | Used to reset the search options to the default setting. Clicking this button will set the Type to Shipper and clear all other search options to display all Shippers. |
| Clear | Used to clear all search options. Clicking this button will set all search options to blank so the user can enter new search options instead. |
Results Section
This section of the page displays the search results generated by the search options in the Search Section. Each result includes an Edit and Delete link. If more than one page of results is displayed, the arrow icons can be used to view the other pages.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit | Used to edit a Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, or Notify Party. Clicking this link will bring the user to a separate page where the changes can be made. Clicking Save from there will update the profile and return the user to the ACI Shipper/Consignee Search Page. |
| Delete | Used to delete a Shipper, Consignee, Delivery Destination, or Notify Party. Clicking this link will remove the profile from future selection lists in BorderConnect. Existing saved manifests are not changed by deleting the saved profile record. |
Profile Cleanup Tips
Use this page to periodically review profile records for duplicate names, outdated addresses, or comments that are no longer useful. Searching by name can help identify duplicate records, such as two profiles for the same company with slightly different spelling. Keeping profile records clean makes shipment entry faster and helps users select the correct party when preparing ACI Shipments.