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[[File:Start_new_aci_manifest.png|360px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Start New ACI eManifest''' page]]
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<h1>Start New ACI eManifest Page</h1>
<p>The starting point for creating electronic manifests for submission to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-canada"></i> Region: ACI (Canada)</span>
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= Start New ACI eManifest Page =
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>


The '''Start New ACI eManifest Page''' in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software] is where users begin creating a new manifest for submission to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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This page captures the core trip information for the conveyance before shipments are added.
<p>The <strong>Start New ACI eManifest Page</strong> in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software] is where users begin creating a new manifest. This page captures the core trip information for the conveyance (truck and trailer) before shipments are added.</p>


You can access this page:
<p><strong>You can access this page:</strong></p>
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<li>From the <strong>ACI eManifests</strong> menu by selecting <strong>Start New ACI eManifest</strong>.</li>
<li>From the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] by clicking the <strong>Start New ACI eManifest</strong> button.</li>
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* From the '''ACI eManifests''' menu by selecting '''Start New ACI eManifest'''
[[File:Start_new_aci_manifest.png|800px|thumb|center|Viewing the '''Start New ACI eManifest''' page]]
* From the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] by clicking '''Start New ACI eManifest'''


The legend at the bottom of the page clearly identifies which fields are required.
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<strong>Tip:</strong> If you select "Continue to Start New ACI Shipment Form" before saving, BorderConnect will automatically open the shipment creation page immediately after the manifest is created, speeding up your workflow.
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== Page Actions ==
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! Button !! Function
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| Save || Creates the manifest once all required fields are completed
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| Cancel || Discards entered information and returns to the ACI eManifest Search Page
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| Clear || Removes all entered data so new values can be entered
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If '''Continue to Start New ACI Shipment Form''' is selected before saving, BorderConnect will automatically open the shipment creation page after the manifest is created.
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<p>The following actions are available at the top of the page:</p>


== Required Trip Information ==
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<th>Function</th>
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<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
<td>Creates the manifest once all required fields are completed.</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards entered information and returns to the ACI eManifest Search Page.</td>
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<td><strong>Clear</strong></td>
<td>Removes all entered data from the form so new values can be entered.</td>
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The following fields establish the core ACI trip details sent to CBSA.
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! Field !! Description
<p>The following fields establish the core ACI trip details that are transmitted to CBSA.</p>
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| Trip Number (Conveyance Reference Number) || Unique identifier for the manifest. Must begin with a Canadian Carrier Code followed by 4 to 21 letters or numbers. Cannot match any PARS or Cargo Control Number.
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| First Canadian Port of Entry || The Canadian border crossing location where the driver will enter Canada. Can be selected by city name or port code.
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| Estimated Arrival Date || Date the driver is expected to arrive at the border. Defaults to today. Cannot be more than 30 days in advance.
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| Estimated Arrival Time || Estimated time of arrival. Defaults to current time plus two hours and can be adjusted using the dropdown fields.
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== Optional but Recommended Fields ==
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<td><strong>Trip Number</strong><br>(Conveyance Reference Number)</td>
<td>Unique identifier for the manifest. Must begin with a Canadian Carrier Code followed by 4 to 21 alphanumeric characters. <br><em>Note: It cannot match any PARS or Cargo Control Number.</em></td>
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<td><strong>First Canadian Port of Entry</strong></td>
<td>The Canadian border crossing location where the driver will enter Canada. Can be selected by city name or port code.</td>
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<td><strong>Estimated Arrival Date</strong></td>
<td>Date the driver is expected to arrive at the border. Defaults to today. Cannot be more than 30 days in advance.</td>
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<td><strong>Estimated Arrival Time</strong></td>
<td>Estimated time of arrival. Defaults to current time plus two hours and can be adjusted using the dropdown fields.</td>
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These fields streamline manifest completion and are required before transmission.
<h3>Best Practices for Trip Numbers</h3>
<p>To avoid duplicates and CBSA rejections, common strategies include:</p>
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<li>Using internal load or trip numbers.</li>
<li>Including the date in the sequence (e.g., <code>20231025-01</code>).</li>
<li>Incrementing sequential numbers (0001, 0002, etc.).</li>
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! Field !! When to Use
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| Sub Location / Warehouse || Required for in bond shipments or failed PARS that will move in bond. Bonded carriers should always complete this.
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| Quick Assign Truck || Selects an existing truck profile to attach to the manifest.
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| Quick Assign Trailer || Selects an existing trailer profile. Additional trailers can be added later if needed.
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| Quick Assign Driver || Optional reference only. Driver information is not transmitted to CBSA under ACI.
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== Best Practices for Trip Numbers ==
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<p>These fields streamline manifest completion and may be required depending on the shipment type (e.g., In Bond).</p>


To avoid duplicates and CBSA rejections, common strategies include:
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<td><strong>Sub Location / Warehouse</strong></td>
<td>Required for <strong>In Bond</strong> shipments or PARS loads that may fail and move in bond. Bonded carriers should always complete this field.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Truck</strong></td>
<td>Selects an existing truck profile to attach to the manifest immediately.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Trailer</strong></td>
<td>Selects an existing trailer profile. Additional trailers can be added later if needed.</td>
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<td><strong>Quick Assign Driver</strong></td>
<td>Selects a driver profile. <em>Note: Driver information is technically optional/reference-only for ACI eManifests, but recommended for record keeping.</em></td>
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* Using internal load or trip numbers 
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">What Happens After Saving</h2>
* Including the date in the sequence 
* Incrementing sequential numbers (0001, 0002, etc.) 


Trip numbers must always remain unique.
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<p>Once the manifest is saved, the ACI eManifest is created in BorderConnect and assigned a status.</p>


== What Happens After Saving ==
<p>You will be taken to either:</p>
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<li>The [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]], where you can add shipments and review data.</li>
<li>The [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]], if you selected "Continue to Shipment" before saving.</li>
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Once the manifest is saved:
<p>From there you can add shipments, assign equipment if not already selected, and sync the manifest to CBSA.</p>
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* The ACI eManifest is created in BorderConnect
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* You will be taken to either:
** The [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]], or 
** The [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]] if shipment continuation was selected


From there you can:
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* Add shipments 
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* Assign equipment if not already selected 
* Sync the manifest to CBSA 
 
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