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[[Image:Acidetailspage1.png|400px|thumb|right|ACI eManifest Details Page]]
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The '''ACI eManifest Details Page''' is the central workspace for managing a manifest in BorderConnect’s
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[https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software].
<h1>ACI eManifest Details Page</h1>
<p>The central workspace for managing, tracking, and transmitting Canadian ACI manifests.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-desktop"></i> Main Workspace</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag"></i> Country: Canada (CBSA)</span>
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From this page, users can:
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* Review all trip and shipment information 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* Monitor CBSA responses and current status 
<p>The <strong>ACI eManifest Details Page</strong> is the central hub for managing a manifest in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software]. From this single dashboard, you can build your trip, assign assets, transmit data to CBSA, and monitor real-time status updates.</p>
* Make edits and corrections 
* Assign trucks, trailers, drivers, and shipments 
* Transmit updates to CBSA
* Track manifest history and compliance timing 


This page should be your primary reference for every manifest.
<p>This page serves as your primary reference for every manifest, allowing you to:</p>
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* Review all trip and shipment information.
* Monitor CBSA responses and current status.
* Make edits and corrections.
* Assign trucks, trailers, drivers, and shipments.
* Transmit updates to CBSA.
* Track manifest history and compliance timing.
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== How to Access the Details Page ==
[[Image:Acidetailspage1.png|800px|thumb|center|The ACI eManifest Details main workspace]]


You will reach this page by:
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<strong>How to Reach This Page:</strong><br>
* Saving a new ACI eManifest.
* Clicking <strong>View</strong> from the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]].
* Using the <strong>Back to ACI eManifest</strong> links found on shipment or equipment pages.
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* Saving a new ACI eManifest 
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* Clicking '''View''' from the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] 
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* Using the '''Back to ACI eManifest''' links throughout the system 
* Returning from any attached shipment details 


== Main Action Buttons ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Main Action Buttons</h2>


[[File:Emanifest-details-buttons.png|thumb|500px|right|Main function buttons]]
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[[File:Emanifest-details-buttons.png|thumb|800px|center|Main function buttons]]
<p>The control bar allows you to manage the manifest's data and documentation.</p>


These controls manage transmission, documentation, and tracking.
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 20%;">Button</th>
<th>Purpose</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
<td>Modify key trip details such as the Trip Number, Port of Entry, Sublocation, or ETA.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Export</strong></td>
<td>Download the eManifest data in JSON format (options available for including history).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Print</strong></td>
<td>Generate a PDF Driver’s Copy (Standard or Detailed format).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Fax / Email</strong></td>
<td>Send the Driver’s Copy directly to a driver or dispatcher from the system.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Track</strong></td>
<td>Configure email alerts for CBSA responses to flag activity on this specific manifest.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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{| class="wikitable"
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Manifest Status & History</h2>
! Button !! Purpose
|-
| Edit || Modify trip number, port, sublocation, or ETA
|-
| Export || Download eManifest data in JSON format (with or without history)
|-
| Print || Generate Driver’s Copy PDF (Standard or Detailed)
|-
| Fax || Fax Driver’s Copy directly from BorderConnect
|-
| Email || Email Driver’s Copy as a PDF attachment
|-
| Track || Receive email alerts for CBSA responses and flag manifest activity
|}


== Manifest Status & History Window ==
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[[File:Acidetailswindow.png|800px|thumb|center|The Status and History Panels]]
<p>This section is critical for maintaining compliance and troubleshooting issues.</p>


[[File:Acidetailswindow.png|800px]]
<h3>Details Panel</h3>
<p>Displays the current snapshot of the trip: Trip Number, Port, ETA, Sublocation/Warehouse, and the overall <strong>Current Status</strong>.</p>


This section is critical for compliance and troubleshooting.
<h3>History Panel</h3>
<p>Records a complete audit trail of all activity. This is where you verify:</p>
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* <strong>One-Hour Notice:</strong> Confirm exactly when the "Accepted" message was received.
* <strong>Border Activity:</strong> See when the truck arrived at the border.
* <strong>Rejects:</strong> View detailed error messages from CBSA for corrections.
* <strong>Edits:</strong> Track all changes made to the manifest.
</div>
</div>


=== Details Panel ===
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Truck Assignment</h2>


Displays:
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[[File:Trucksection1_(2).png|800px|thumb|center|Managing the Truck]]
<p>Truck information is mandatory. Validation warnings will appear here if data is incomplete.</p>


* Trip Number
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* Port of Entry 
<tr>
* ETA 
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
* Sublocation/Warehouse 
<th>Function</th>
* Current Manifest Status 
</tr>
* Creation and edit history 
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Truck</strong></td>
<td>Fastest way to attach an existing truck profile by Unit Number.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Add Truck</strong></td>
<td>Opens a manual selection screen with additional options.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Change / Remove</strong></td>
<td>Replace or detach the currently assigned truck.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Set Cargo Exemption</strong></td>
<td>Apply special status flags (e.g., Flying Truck, IIT, Mail).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Add Seal</strong></td>
<td>Record seal numbers associated with the truck.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>


=== History Panel ===
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Trailer Assignment</h2>


Records all activity including:
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[[File:Trailersection1.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Trailers]]
<p>Trailers must be listed if they are physically present on the trip.</p>
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* <strong>Quick Assign:</strong> Fast lookup by unit number or plate.
* <strong>Multiple Trailers:</strong> Supports pup/double-drop configurations.
* <strong>Seals & Exemptions:</strong> Manage seals and IIT exemptions specific to the trailer.
</div>
</div>


* Submissions to CBSA 
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Driver & Passenger Section</h2>
* Acceptances and rejects 
* Arrivals at the border
* Shipment events 
* Manifest edits 


This is where you verify:
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[[File:Driverpassenger1.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Drivers]]
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Driver and passenger information is <strong>optional</strong> for ACI eManifests and is <strong>not transmitted to CBSA</strong>. It is used primarily for internal reference and generating driver paperwork.</p>


* One-hour prior notice compliance 
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* CBSA reject reasons 
<tr>
* Border arrival timing 
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
* All corrections made 
<th>Function</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Driver</strong></td>
<td>Fast lookup by Driver Name or ID.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Assign Passenger</strong></td>
<td>Add co-drivers or other passengers.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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Use '''Filter View''' to isolate manifest or shipment messages if needed.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Shipment Management</h2>


== Truck Assignment Section ==
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[[File:Parsshipmentsonaci1.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Shipments]]
<p>All commercial goods aboard the conveyance must be attached to the manifest.</p>


[[File:Trucksection1_(2).png|800px]]
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
<th>Purpose</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Create New Shipment</strong></td>
<td>Build a brand new shipment and attach it immediately.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign Shipment</strong></td>
<td>Attach an existing "Unassociated Shipment" by Cargo Control Number.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>View / Detach</strong></td>
<td>Review details or remove the shipment from this specific manifest.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Send Status Query</strong></td>
<td>Manually request a status update from CBSA for the shipment.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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Truck information is mandatory for ACI eManifests.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Advanced Options</h2>


{| class="wikitable"
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! Action !! Function
<h3>Hidden Sections (Show All)</h3>
|-
[[File:Show-all-emanifest-details-page.png|800px|thumb|center|Using Show All]]
| Quick Assign Truck || Fastest way to attach an existing truck
<p>Clicking <strong>Show All</strong> reveals advanced tools including:</p>
|-
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| Add Truck || Manual selection with extra options
* <strong>Containers:</strong> Required for containerized cargo.
|-
* <strong>Documents:</strong> Upload section for paperwork.
| Change || Replace the currently assigned truck
* <strong>EDI History:</strong> Raw data transmission logs.
|-
* <strong>Change Log:</strong> Audit of user activity.
| Remove || Detach truck and its seals
</div>
|-
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| Set Cargo Exemption || LVS, Flying Truck, IIT, Mail
|-
| Add Seal || Record seal numbers on the truck
|}


Validation warnings will appear if truck data is incomplete.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Container Management</h2>


== Trailer Assignment Section ==
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[[File:Loadedoncontainer1.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Containers]]
<p>If your cargo is in a steamship container, it must be listed here.</p>
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* <strong>Capabilities:</strong> Add multiple containers, assign specific seals, and set cargo exemptions.
</div>
</div>


[[File:Trailersection1.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Manifest Comments</h2>


Trailers must be listed when used on the trip.
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[[File:Leavecomment1.png|800px|thumb|center|Internal Comments]]
<p>Comments are internal notes that are <strong>not sent to CBSA</strong>. They are strongly recommended for exception handling, explaining delays, or facilitating team communication during audits.</p>
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Features include:
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* Quick Assign for fast entry 
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* Multiple trailer support (double-drop) 
* Seal management 
* Cargo exemption setting 
 
Trailers can be viewed, changed, or removed at any time.
 
== Driver & Passenger Section ==
 
[[File:Driverpassenger1.png|800px]]
 
Driver and passenger listing is optional and for internal reference only.
 
This data is not transmitted to CBSA.
 
Available actions:
 
* Quick Assign Driver 
* Assign Passenger 
* View profiles 
* Change or remove individuals 
 
== Shipment Management Section ==
 
[[File:Parsshipmentsonaci1.png|800px]]
 
All shipments aboard must be attached to the manifest.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Action !! Purpose
|-
| Create New Shipment || Create and attach a new shipment
|-
| Quick Assign Shipment || Attach an existing unassociated shipment
|-
| View || Edit shipment details
|-
| Detach || Remove shipment from manifest
|-
| Send Status Query || Refresh CBSA shipment responses
|-
| Set Shipment Status || Manual correction (rarely used)
|}
 
== Hidden Advanced Sections ==
 
[[File:Show-all-emanifest-details-page.png|800px]]
 
Use '''Show All''' to reveal:
 
* Containers 
* Documents 
* Comments 
* Verifications 
* EDI History 
* Changelog History 
 
These can also be enabled permanently in Account Preferences.
 
== Container Management Section ==
 
[[File:Loadedoncontainer1.png|800px]]
 
Containers are required when used on the shipment.
 
You may:
 
* Add multiple containers 
* Assign seals 
* Set cargo exemptions 
* Edit or remove containers 
 
== Manifest Comments Section ==
 
[[File:Leavecomment1.png|800px]]
 
Comments are internal notes for:
 
* Exception handling 
* Delay explanations 
* Compliance tracking 
* Team communication 
 
They are not sent to CBSA but are strongly recommended for audits.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Action !! Purpose
|-
| Add Comment || Record notes
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| Edit || Modify existing comment
|-
| Delete || Remove comment
|}


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Latest revision as of 13:56, 9 March 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

ACI eManifest Details Page

The central workspace for managing, tracking, and transmitting Canadian ACI manifests.

Overview

The ACI eManifest Details Page is the central hub for managing a manifest in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest software. From this single dashboard, you can build your trip, assign assets, transmit data to CBSA, and monitor real-time status updates.

This page serves as your primary reference for every manifest, allowing you to:

  • Review all trip and shipment information.
  • Monitor CBSA responses and current status.
  • Make edits and corrections.
  • Assign trucks, trailers, drivers, and shipments.
  • Transmit updates to CBSA.
  • Track manifest history and compliance timing.
The ACI eManifest Details main workspace

How to Reach This Page:

  • Saving a new ACI eManifest.
  • Clicking View from the ACI eManifest Search Page.
  • Using the Back to ACI eManifest links found on shipment or equipment pages.

Main Action Buttons

Main function buttons

The control bar allows you to manage the manifest's data and documentation.

Button Purpose
Edit Modify key trip details such as the Trip Number, Port of Entry, Sublocation, or ETA.
Export Download the eManifest data in JSON format (options available for including history).
Print Generate a PDF Driver’s Copy (Standard or Detailed format).
Fax / Email Send the Driver’s Copy directly to a driver or dispatcher from the system.
Track Configure email alerts for CBSA responses to flag activity on this specific manifest.

Manifest Status & History

The Status and History Panels

This section is critical for maintaining compliance and troubleshooting issues.

Details Panel

Displays the current snapshot of the trip: Trip Number, Port, ETA, Sublocation/Warehouse, and the overall Current Status.

History Panel

Records a complete audit trail of all activity. This is where you verify:

  • One-Hour Notice: Confirm exactly when the "Accepted" message was received.
  • Border Activity: See when the truck arrived at the border.
  • Rejects: View detailed error messages from CBSA for corrections.
  • Edits: Track all changes made to the manifest.

Truck Assignment

Managing the Truck

Truck information is mandatory. Validation warnings will appear here if data is incomplete.

Action Function
Quick Assign Truck Fastest way to attach an existing truck profile by Unit Number.
Add Truck Opens a manual selection screen with additional options.
Change / Remove Replace or detach the currently assigned truck.
Set Cargo Exemption Apply special status flags (e.g., Flying Truck, IIT, Mail).
Add Seal Record seal numbers associated with the truck.

Trailer Assignment

Managing Trailers

Trailers must be listed if they are physically present on the trip.

  • Quick Assign: Fast lookup by unit number or plate.
  • Multiple Trailers: Supports pup/double-drop configurations.
  • Seals & Exemptions: Manage seals and IIT exemptions specific to the trailer.

Driver & Passenger Section

Managing Drivers

Note: Driver and passenger information is optional for ACI eManifests and is not transmitted to CBSA. It is used primarily for internal reference and generating driver paperwork.

Action Function
Quick Assign Driver Fast lookup by Driver Name or ID.
Assign Passenger Add co-drivers or other passengers.

Shipment Management

Managing Shipments

All commercial goods aboard the conveyance must be attached to the manifest.

Action Purpose
Create New Shipment Build a brand new shipment and attach it immediately.
Quick Assign Shipment Attach an existing "Unassociated Shipment" by Cargo Control Number.
View / Detach Review details or remove the shipment from this specific manifest.
Send Status Query Manually request a status update from CBSA for the shipment.

Advanced Options

Hidden Sections (Show All)

Using Show All

Clicking Show All reveals advanced tools including:

  • Containers: Required for containerized cargo.
  • Documents: Upload section for paperwork.
  • EDI History: Raw data transmission logs.
  • Change Log: Audit of user activity.

Container Management

Managing Containers

If your cargo is in a steamship container, it must be listed here.

  • Capabilities: Add multiple containers, assign specific seals, and set cargo exemptions.

Manifest Comments

Internal Comments

Comments are internal notes that are not sent to CBSA. They are strongly recommended for exception handling, explaining delays, or facilitating team communication during audits.

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