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[[File:paps1.png|400px|thumb|right|Start New ACE Shipment data entry screen]]
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<h1>Start New ACE Shipment Page</h1>
<p>Create individual cargo entries (PAPS, In-Bond) to attach to an ACE Manifest.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-box-open"></i> Type: Shipment Entry</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag-usa"></i> System: ACE Manifest</span>
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The '''Start New ACE Shipment Page''' is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Shipments can be created:
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* Directly from an ACE manifest (most common workflow) 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* From the ACE eManifests menu as a standalone shipment 
<p>The <strong>Start New ACE Shipment Page</strong> is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction (such as a PAPS release) reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.</p>


When created from a manifest, the shipment is automatically attached to that trip.
<p>Shipments can be created directly from an existing ACE manifest (the most common and efficient workflow) or as standalone shipments from the main menu.</p>


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<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
* <strong>From a Manifest:</strong> Click <strong>Save and Start New ACE Shipment</strong> on the Start New Manifest page, or click <strong>Create New Shipment</strong> from the Manifest Details page.
* <strong>From Menu:</strong> Navigate to <strong>ACE eManifests</strong> → <strong>Start New ACE Shipment</strong>.
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== When should you create a shipment? ==
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You create an ACE shipment for each load moving on the truck, including:
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! Situation !! Example
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| Regular PAPS load || Standard commercial freight
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| In bond shipment || Cargo moving under CBP bond
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| Special clearance type || Informal entries, FTZ, etc.
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{{note|Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival at the border.|info}}
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<p>You must create an ACE shipment for each distinct load moving on the truck. Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival.</p>


== Main action buttons ==
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<th style="width: 30%;">Situation</th>
<th>Example</th>
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<td><strong>Regular Load</strong></td>
<td>Standard commercial freight (Use <strong>PAPS</strong>).</td>
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<td><strong>In-Bond Move</strong></td>
<td>Cargo moving inland under CBP bond (Use <strong>In-Bond</strong>).</td>
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<td><strong>Special Clearance</strong></td>
<td>Low value (Section 321), FTZ, or Personal Goods.</td>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Core Shipment Fields</h2>
! Button !! What it does !! When to use it
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| Save || Stores shipment and returns to manifest || When shipment info is complete
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| Save and Add Commodity || Saves and opens commodity screen || When adding product details
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| Save and Add New Shipper || Saves and creates shipper profile || When shipper is new
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| Save and Add New Consignee || Saves and creates consignee profile || When consignee is new
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| Cancel || Discards entry || If shipment was started by mistake
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== Core shipment fields ==
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<p>The following fields are required to establish the shipment profile before adding commodities.</p>


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| Shipment Type || Clearance method || Defaults to PAPS
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| Shipment Control Number || CBP identifier || Must begin with SCAC
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<td><strong>Shipment Type</strong></td>
| Province of Loading || Origin province || Where goods were accepted
<td>Selects the CBP clearance method. Defaults to [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]]. Change this if moving In-Bond or Section 321.</td>
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| Attached to Trip Number || Links shipment to manifest || Auto filled when started from manifest
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<td><strong>Shipment Control Number</strong></td>
| Shipper || Freight origin party || Required for manifest transmission
<td>The unique CBP identifier. Must begin with your SCAC followed by at least 4 characters.<br><em>Example: <code>ABCD123456</code></em></td>
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| Consignee || Freight destination party || Required for manifest transmission
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<td><strong>Province of Loading</strong></td>
| Broker (optional) || Broker visibility || Does not affect entry processing
<td>The Canadian province where the goods were physically picked up or accepted into transit.</td>
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<td><strong>Attached to Trip Number</strong></td>
<td>Links the shipment to a specific manifest. This auto-fills if you started the shipment from a manifest page.</td>
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<td><strong>Shipper</strong></td>
<td>The party sending the freight. Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.</td>
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<td><strong>Consignee</strong></td>
<td>The party receiving the freight (usually the importer). Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.</td>
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== Field by field guidance ==
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;Shipment Type
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:Select the CBP clearance type. Most highway shipments use [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]].
<p>Once the core fields are entered, use these buttons to proceed.</p>


;Shipment Control Number
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:The CBP reference number for the shipment.
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It must begin with the carrier’s SCAC followed by at least four characters.
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<th>When to use it</th>
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<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
<td>Stores the shipment and returns you to the Manifest Details page.</td>
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<td><strong>Save and Add Commodity</strong></td>
<td><strong>(Recommended)</strong> Saves the shipment and immediately opens the Commodity screen to add goods details.</td>
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<td><strong>Save and Add New Shipper</strong></td>
<td>Saves the shipment and creates a new Shipper profile (if the shipper didn't exist in your list).</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards the entry and returns to the previous screen.</td>
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Example:
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ABCD123456
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;Province of Loading
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:The Canadian province where the goods were picked up or accepted into transit.
<h3>Recommended Workflow</h3>
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1. Open the <strong>ACE Manifest</strong> you are working on.
2. Click <strong>Create New Shipment</strong>.
3. Enter the <strong>Shipment Control Number</strong> (SCAC + Number).
4. Assign the <strong>Shipper</strong> and <strong>Consignee</strong>.
5. Click <strong>Save and Add Commodity</strong> to finish the entry.
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;Attached to Trip Number
<h3>Common Tips</h3>
:Shows which ACE manifest the shipment belongs to.
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When starting from a manifest this fills automatically.
* <strong>Start from Manifest:</strong> Always try to start shipments from inside the manifest. This ensures they are automatically attached to the correct trip.
Leave blank only if creating an unassociated shipment.
* <strong>Quick Assign:</strong> Use the search bars to find existing shippers/consignees rather than typing them out every time.
* <strong>Commodities:</strong> A shipment is not complete without commodities. Always follow up the "Save" by adding the cargo details immediately.
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;Quick Assign Shipper
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:Select an existing shipper profile by name or address.


;Quick Assign Consignee
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:Select an existing consignee profile by name or address.
 
;Quick Assign Broker (optional)
:Assign a broker for visibility purposes only. 
This does not impact CBP entry transmission.
 
== Recommended workflow ==
 
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Open ACE Manifest
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Create New Shipment
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Enter shipment control number
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Assign shipper and consignee
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Save and add commodities
      ↓
Return to manifest
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== Common tips ==
 
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! Tip !! Why it helps
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| Start shipments from the manifest || Auto attaches to trip
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| Use Quick Assign fields || Faster and reduces errors
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| Add commodities immediately || Prevents missing data later
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| Double check SCAC prefix || Required by CBP format
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== Related pages ==
 
* [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] 
* [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Start New ACE Manifest Page]] 
* [[ACE_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Shipment Search Page]] 
* [[ACE_Commodity_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Add/Edit Commodity for ACE Shipment Page]] 


[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 6 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Start New ACE Shipment Page

Create individual cargo entries (PAPS, In-Bond) to attach to an ACE Manifest.

Type: Shipment Entry System: ACE Manifest

Overview

The Start New ACE Shipment Page is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction (such as a PAPS release) reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Shipments can be created directly from an existing ACE manifest (the most common and efficient workflow) or as standalone shipments from the main menu.

How to Access:

  • From a Manifest: Click Save and Start New ACE Shipment on the Start New Manifest page, or click Create New Shipment from the Manifest Details page.
  • From Menu: Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment.
Start New ACE Shipment data entry screen

When to Create a Shipment

You must create an ACE shipment for each distinct load moving on the truck. Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival.

Situation Example
Regular Load Standard commercial freight (Use PAPS).
In-Bond Move Cargo moving inland under CBP bond (Use In-Bond).
Special Clearance Low value (Section 321), FTZ, or Personal Goods.

Core Shipment Fields

The following fields are required to establish the shipment profile before adding commodities.

Field Description & Tips
Shipment Type Selects the CBP clearance method. Defaults to PAPS. Change this if moving In-Bond or Section 321.
Shipment Control Number The unique CBP identifier. Must begin with your SCAC followed by at least 4 characters.
Example: ABCD123456
Province of Loading The Canadian province where the goods were physically picked up or accepted into transit.
Attached to Trip Number Links the shipment to a specific manifest. This auto-fills if you started the shipment from a manifest page.
Shipper The party sending the freight. Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.
Consignee The party receiving the freight (usually the importer). Use "Quick Assign" to select from your saved address book.

Action Buttons

Once the core fields are entered, use these buttons to proceed.

Button When to use it
Save Stores the shipment and returns you to the Manifest Details page.
Save and Add Commodity (Recommended) Saves the shipment and immediately opens the Commodity screen to add goods details.
Save and Add New Shipper Saves the shipment and creates a new Shipper profile (if the shipper didn't exist in your list).
Cancel Discards the entry and returns to the previous screen.

Workflow & Tips

Recommended Workflow

1. Open the ACE Manifest you are working on. 2. Click Create New Shipment. 3. Enter the Shipment Control Number (SCAC + Number). 4. Assign the Shipper and Consignee. 5. Click Save and Add Commodity to finish the entry.

Common Tips

  • Start from Manifest: Always try to start shipments from inside the manifest. This ensures they are automatically attached to the correct trip.
  • Quick Assign: Use the search bars to find existing shippers/consignees rather than typing them out every time.
  • Commodities: A shipment is not complete without commodities. Always follow up the "Save" by adding the cargo details immediately.
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