Start New ACE Shipment Page (ACE Manifest)
Last updated 29 July 2026
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| This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Start New ACE Shipment Page is the page in BorderConnect ACE Manifest software where a user begins a new ACE shipment. It allows the user to enter the main shipment information, save the shipment, and continue to commodities, shippers, consignees, or the ACE Manifest Details Page.
Video Tutorial
The page is normally opened from the ACE Manifest Details Page by clicking Create New Shipment, or from the Start New ACE Manifest Page by using Save and Start New ACE Shipment. In both cases, the new shipment is attached to the manifest by default. The page can also be opened from the ACE eManifests menu by selecting Start New ACE Shipment, but shipments started from the menu are not automatically attached to a manifest.
Basic Workflow
- Start the shipment from the ACE Manifest whenever possible.
- Confirm the shipment type.
- Enter the shipment control number.
- Attach the shipment to the correct trip number, if it is not already attached.
- Quick assign the shipper, consignee, and broker if those parties already exist in BorderConnect.
- Save the shipment and add commodities.
- Return to the ACE Manifest details page to review the shipment before transmitting the manifest to CBP.
Action Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves the data entered on the page. This button can only be used when the shipment control number has been filled in. Hovering on the button reveals additional save options. |
| Save and View Trip Details | Saves the shipment and returns the user to the ACE Manifest Details Page. |
| Save and Add Commodity | Saves the shipment and opens the Add/Edit Commodity for ACE Shipment Page. |
| Save and Add New Shipper | Saves the shipment and opens the Add Shipper page so a new shipper profile can be created for the shipment. |
| Save and Add New Consignee | Saves the shipment and opens the Add Consignee page so a new consignee profile can be created for the shipment. |
| Cancel | Cancels the attempt to start a new ACE shipment. Clicking this button disregards data entered on the page and brings the user to the ACE Manifest Details Page or the ACE Shipment Search Page, depending on whether the shipment was started from a manifest. |
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Shipment Type | Indicates the customs clearance type for the shipment. The field defaults to PAPS. If PAPS is not correct, select the shipment type supplied by the importer, customs broker, or other party responsible for customs clearance. See Shipment Types for ACE and ACI eManifest for more information. |
| Shipment Control Number | A unique number used to identify the shipment for CBP. A unique Shipment Control Number is required for every shipment type. For PAPS shipments, this is the PAPS number. The shipment control number begins with a SCAC, selected from the drop-down menu, followed by at least 4 letters or numbers entered in the text field. |
| Province of Loading | The province where the goods were shipped from or accepted from. In most cases, this matches the province listed under the shipper's address on the paperwork, but it should reflect where the carrier picked up the goods. |
| Attached to Trip Number | Indicates which manifest the shipment will be attached to. This field is filled in automatically when the shipment is started from a manifest. Otherwise, select the manifest by typing the trip number in the text field and choosing the matching result. The selected manifest must already exist. This field can also be left blank to create an unassociated shipment. |
| Quick Assign Shipper | Selects the shipper for the shipment. This field can only be used for existing shipper profiles; it is not used to create a new shipper. Typing the shipper name or street address will bring up matching shippers. Although this field is optional while starting the shipment, the shipper is required before the manifest is complete. |
| Quick Assign Consignee | Selects the consignee for the shipment. This field can only be used for existing consignee profiles; it is not used to create a new consignee. Typing the consignee name or street address will bring up matching consignees. Although this field is optional while starting the shipment, the consignee is required before the manifest is complete. |
| Quick Assign Broker | Indicates the customs broker for the shipment. This field is optional. If filled in, it allows the broker to view the ACE shipment when they use the Broker Download feature in ACE. It does not affect whether entry numbers are received on a manifest. Typing the broker's name or filer code will bring up matching brokers. |
Shipment Type Notes
The selected shipment type should match the release or movement instructions provided by the importer, customs broker, or other party responsible for customs clearance. For standard commercial freight entering the United States, the most common shipment type is PAPS.
Other ACE shipment types may be used for specific situations, such as QP In-Bond, ACE In-Bond, Returned American Products, Goods Astray, Personal Shipment, or Instruments of International Traffic. If the correct shipment type is unclear, confirm with the broker or importer before saving and transmitting the shipment.
Shipment Control Number Tips
For PAPS shipments, the shipment control number should match the PAPS barcode label on the driver’s paperwork. The same number should also be provided to the customs broker so the broker’s entry and the carrier’s ACE shipment can match correctly.
Carriers should avoid reusing shipment control numbers and should enter the number exactly as expected by the broker. If the number on the ACE shipment does not match the number submitted by the broker, the shipment may not link properly in CBP systems and the driver may be delayed at the border.
After Saving
After the shipment is saved, add the commodity details and confirm that the shipper, consignee, broker, and shipment control number are correct. A shipment is not complete until its required commodity information has been added.
The user can review the shipment from the ACE Shipment Details Page or return to the ACE Manifest Details Page to continue working on the manifest. Once all required trip, conveyance, driver, shipment, and commodity information is complete, the ACE Manifest can be transmitted to CBP.