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<h1>Split Shipments in ACE</h1>
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<p>Manage shipments crossing the border in multiple loads under a single Shipment Control Number (SCN).</p>
<p>A comprehensive guide to managing shipments that cross the border in multiple loads under a single Shipment Control Number (SCN).</p>
 
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<strong>Watch:</strong> How to create Master & Split shipments.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A <strong>Split Shipment</strong> occurs when a single PAPS entry is transported across the border in multiple loads due to size or operational needs.</p>
<p>A <strong>Split Shipment</strong> is when one PAPS entry (one SCN) is transported in multiple loads.</p>
 
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<p>Because the shipment is split, it requires careful coordination to ensure all loads link back to the same Master shipment record in CBP's system.</p>
 
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<h3>Important Rule</h3>
<h3>Important Rule</h3>
Split shipments must be approved by the Port and arranged by the broker <strong>before</strong> the driver moves.
Split shipments must be arranged by the importer/broker <strong>before</strong> the carrier moves the loads. CBP approval is required.
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<p><strong>The Process:</strong></p>
 
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<h3>⚙️ Enable Split Shipments (One-Time Setup)</h3>
Before starting, ensure this is enabled in your account:
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* <strong>Master Shipment:</strong> Holds the total quantity.
* Go to <strong>Account → Company Settings</strong>.
* <strong>Split Segments:</strong> Individual loads linked to Master.
* Under <strong>ACE Shipment Settings</strong>, set <strong>Allow ACE "Split Shipments"</strong> to <strong>Yes</strong>.
* <strong>Sync:</strong> Each load is synced as it crosses.
* Click <strong>Save</strong>.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Phase 1: The Master Shipment</h2>
<p>The Master Shipment holds the <strong>total quantity</strong> for all loads combined. It is created first and sent to CBP as an "Unassociated" shipment.</p>


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<strong>First Time Setup:</strong> Go to <strong>Account → Company Settings</strong> and set <strong>Allow ACE "Split Shipments"</strong> to <strong>Yes</strong>.
<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">1</span> Create the Shipment</h3>
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<h2>Step 1: The Master Shipment</h2>
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* Go to <strong>ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
* Navigate to <strong>ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
* Enter the <strong>SCN (PAPS)</strong> and Shipper/Consignee details.
* Enter the <strong>SCN (PAPS)</strong>, Shipper, Consignee, and Commodity.
* Enter the <strong>Total Quantity</strong> for all loads combined.
* <strong>Crucial:</strong> Enter the Total Quantity for <strong>all loads combined</strong>.
* Click <strong>Save</strong>.
* Click <strong>Save</strong>.
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* On the Shipment Details page, hover over the "Send to CBP" menu.
* On the Shipment Details page, hover over the menu <strong>Shipment Only Send to CBP</strong>.
* Click <strong>Send Unassociated Shipment</strong>.
* Select <strong>Send Unassociated Shipment</strong>.
* Wait for the status to change to <strong>Accepted</strong>.
* Wait for the status to change to <strong>Accepted</strong>.
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<h2>Step 2: The Split Segments</h2>
<p>Once the Master is accepted, create a separate manifest for every physical truckload.</p>
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">1</span> Link the Segment</h3>
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* Start a <strong>New ACE eManifest</strong>.
* Start a <strong>New ACE eManifest</strong> and enter Trip/Driver info.
* Enter Trip, Port, Truck, and Driver info.
* Click <strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
* Click <strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
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* Enter the <strong>Same SCN</strong> used for the Master.
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* Use the <strong>Same SCN</strong> as the Master.
* Check the box: ☑ <strong>Split Shipment Segment</strong>.
* Check the box: ☑ <strong>Split Shipment Segment</strong>.
* Enter quantity for <strong>this load only</strong>.
* Enter the quantity for <strong>this specific load only</strong>.
* Click <strong>Save</strong> (Commodity info auto-fills).
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<strong>Final Step:</strong> Click <strong>Save</strong> (commodity info will auto-fill), then click <strong>Sync with CBP</strong>. Repeat this for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.
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<strong>Final Step:</strong> Go back to the eManifest and click <strong>Sync with CBP</strong>. Repeat this for every load until the total quantity is zero.
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Latest revision as of 17:30, 4 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide

Split Shipments in ACE

A comprehensive guide to managing shipments that cross the border in multiple loads under a single Shipment Control Number (SCN).

Difficulty: Intermediate Time: 10 Minutes

Overview

A Split Shipment occurs when a single PAPS entry is transported across the border in multiple loads due to size or operational needs.

Because the shipment is split, it requires careful coordination to ensure all loads link back to the same Master shipment record in CBP's system.

Important Rule

Split shipments must be arranged by the importer/broker before the carrier moves the loads. CBP approval is required.

⚙️ Enable Split Shipments (One-Time Setup)

Before starting, ensure this is enabled in your account:

  • Go to Account → Company Settings.
  • Under ACE Shipment Settings, set Allow ACE "Split Shipments" to Yes.
  • Click Save.

Phase 1: The Master Shipment

The Master Shipment holds the total quantity for all loads combined. It is created first and sent to CBP as an "Unassociated" shipment.

1 Create the Shipment

  • Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment.
  • Enter the SCN (PAPS), Shipper, Consignee, and Commodity.
  • Crucial: Enter the Total Quantity for all loads combined.
  • Click Save.

2 Send to CBP

  • On the Shipment Details page, hover over the menu Shipment Only Send to CBP.
  • Select Send Unassociated Shipment.
  • Wait for the status to change to Accepted.

Phase 2: The Split Segments

Once the Master is accepted, create a separate manifest for every physical truckload.

1 Link the Segment

  • Start a New ACE eManifest and enter Trip/Driver info.
  • Click Save and Start New ACE Shipment.
  • Enter the Same SCN used for the Master.
  • Check the box: ☑ Split Shipment Segment.
  • Enter the quantity for this specific load only.

Final Step: Click Save (commodity info will auto-fill), then click Sync with CBP. Repeat this for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.

Visual Workflow

Quick Reference

Feature Master Shipment Split Segment
Sequence Created First Created Second
Manifest Status Unassociated (Standalone) Attached to eManifest
Quantity Total (All Loads) Partial (Truck Load)
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