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| [[File:Start_new_aci_manifest.png|360px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Start New ACI eManifest''' page]]{{#ev:youtube|856Hlx0DQDQ|360|right|How to create an ACI eManifest trip information in BorderConnect.}}The '''Start New ACI eManifest Page''' is a page in BorderConnect [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software] where the user begins a new manifest. It allows the user to enter the main information for the manifest and save it once finished. The Start New ACI eManifest Page can be accessed under the ACI eManifests menu by selecting 'Start New ACI eManifest', as well as from the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] by clicking on the Start New ACI eManifest button. Please note that the legend at the bottom of the page will indicate which fields are required. | | [[File:Start_new_aci_manifest.png|360px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Start New ACI eManifest''' page]] |
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| ;Save Button
| | {{#ev:youtube|856Hlx0DQDQ|360|right|How to create an ACI eManifest trip information in BorderConnect.}} |
| :Used to save the data that has been entered on the page. Can only be used when all of the required fields have been completed. Clicking on this button will create the new manifest with the data that has been entered, and bring the user 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]], depending on whether Continue to Start New ACI Shipment Form has been checked at the bottom of the page. | | |
| ;Cancel Button
| | = Start New ACI eManifest Page = |
| :Cancels the attempt to start a new ACI eManifest. Clicking on this button will disregard any data entered on the page and bring the user to the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]].
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| ;Clear Button
| | 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). |
| :Used to clear data from all fields on the page. Clicking on this button will make all fields blank.
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| ;Trip Number (aka conveyance reference number):
| | This page captures the core trip information for the conveyance before shipments are added. |
| :This is a unique number to identify the manifest for CBSA. The trip number always begins with a Canadian Carrier Code, which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by 4 to 21 characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field. The trip number must be unique, and CANNOT be a PARS Number or other Cargo Control Number. Recommended strategies for making unique trip numbers would be to use an internal load number, the date, or to start at 0001 and count up.
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| ;First Canadian Port of Entry:
| | You can access this page: |
| :This is where the driver will be entering Canada. By typing either the city name or the Port Code, it should come up to be selected. In most cases is also possible to type the name of the city on the American side of the border to bring up the corresponding Canadian Port of Entry.
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| ;Sub Location/Warehouse:
| | * From the '''ACI eManifests''' menu by selecting '''Start New ACI eManifest''' |
| :Used to indicate the location that in-bond shipments will be bonded to. This field is required for in-bond shipments, or to allow for failed PARS to move in-bond. As such it is generally recommended that non-bonded carriers should leave this field blank, and bonded carriers should always complete it. By typing either the name of the warehouse or the sublocation code, it should come up to be selected.
| | * From the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] by clicking '''Start New ACI eManifest''' |
| ;Estimated Arrival Date:
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| :Used to indicate the date the driver is expected to arrive at the Canadian border. It will default to the current date. To set another date the user can either enter it in the text field using the format mm/dd/yyyy or use the calendar tool by clicking on the calendar icon. The currently entered date can also be cleared by clicking on the eraser icon. Please note that it is not possible to transmit a manifest more than 30 days in advance of arrival.
| | The legend at the bottom of the page clearly identifies which fields are required. |
| ;Estimated Arrival Time:
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| :Used to indicate the time of day the driver is expected to arrive at the Canadian border. It will default to the current time plus two hours. To set it to a different time the drop down menus can be used to set hours, minutes, and am/pm.
| | == Page Actions == |
| ;Quick Assign Truck:
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| :Used to select the truck for the manifest. Can only be used for existing trucks, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the unit number or the license plate of the truck, it should come up to be selected. Although this field is optional a truck will need to be added to the manifest before it can be transmitted to CBSA, so it is recommended to enter it here if it is known which truck will be used.
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| ;Quick Assign Trailer:
| | ! Button !! Function |
| :Used to select the trailer for the manifest. Can only be used for existing trailers, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the unit number or license plate of the trailer it should come up to be selected. In the case of a double-drop trailer it will only be possible to enter one of the 2 trailers in this field. The other will need to be added from the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]]. Although this field is optional a trailer will need to be added to the manifest if one is being used, so it is recommended to enter it here if it is known which trailer will be used.
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| ;Quick Assign Driver:
| | | Save || Creates the manifest once all required fields are completed |
| :Used to select which driver should be listed on the manifest. Can only be used for existing drivers, it is not possible to enter a new one here. Please note that the driver is not currently required in ACI, and will not be transmitted to CBSA. Entering the driver is optional and for ease of reference only. By typing either first or last name of the driver they should come up to be selected.
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| ;Continue to Start New ACI Shipment Form:
| | | Cancel || Discards entered information and returns to the ACI eManifest Search Page |
| :Used to skip directly from creating a new manifest to creating a new shipment. Clicking 'Save' with this box checked will bring the user directly to the [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]] instead of passing through the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] first. Only recommended for users already familiar with the system.
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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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| | == Required Trip Information == |
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| | The following fields establish the core ACI trip details sent to CBSA. |
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| | ! Field !! Description |
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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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| | These fields streamline manifest completion and are required before transmission. |
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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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| | To avoid duplicates and CBSA rejections, common strategies include: |
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| | * Using internal load or trip numbers |
| | * Including the date in the sequence |
| | * Incrementing sequential numbers (0001, 0002, etc.) |
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| | Trip numbers must always remain unique. |
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| | == What Happens After Saving == |
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| | Once the manifest is saved: |
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| | * The ACI eManifest is created in BorderConnect |
| | * 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 |
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| | From there you can: |
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| | * Add shipments |
| | * Assign equipment if not already selected |
| | * Sync the manifest to CBSA |
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