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[[File:paps1.png|400px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Start New ACE Shipment''' page]]{{#ev:youtube|kmCFG7LX2gU|360|right|How to add shipment info on an ACE eManifest in BorderConnect.}}'''The Start New ACE Shipment Page''' is a page in BorderConnect [https://www.borderconnect.com/ace-e-manifest/index.htm ACE Manifest software] where the user begins a new shipment. It allows the user to enter the main information for the shipment and save it once finished. The Start New ACE Shipment Page is normally accessed from the [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] by clicking the Create New Shipment Button, or by using the 'Save and Start New ACE Shipment' link on the [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Start New ACE Manifest Page]]. In both of those cases the new shipment will be added to the manifest be default. It is also possible to access the page under the ACE eManifests menu by selecting 'Start New ACE Shipment', although this will not automatically attach the shipment to a manifest.
[[File:paps1.png|400px|thumb|right|Start New ACE Shipment data entry screen]]
 
{{#ev:youtube|kmCFG7LX2gU|360|right|Creating an ACE shipment in BorderConnect}}
 
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.
 
Shipments can be created:
 
* Directly from an ACE manifest (most common workflow) 
* From the ACE eManifests menu as a standalone shipment 
 
When created from a manifest, the shipment is automatically attached to that trip.
 
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== When should you create a shipment? ==
 
You create an ACE shipment for each load moving on the truck, including:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Situation !! Example
|-
| Regular PAPS load || Standard commercial freight
|-
| In bond shipment || Cargo moving under CBP bond
|-
| Special clearance type || Informal entries, FTZ, etc.
|}
 
{{note|Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival at the border.|info}}
 
== Main action buttons ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Button !! What it does !! When to use it
|-
| Save || Stores shipment and returns to manifest || When shipment info is complete
|-
| Save and Add Commodity || Saves and opens commodity screen || When adding product details
|-
| Save and Add New Shipper || Saves and creates shipper profile || When shipper is new
|-
| Save and Add New Consignee || Saves and creates consignee profile || When consignee is new
|-
| Cancel || Discards entry || If shipment was started by mistake
|}
 
== Core shipment fields ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Field !! Purpose !! Key notes
|-
| Shipment Type || Clearance method || Defaults to PAPS
|-
| Shipment Control Number || CBP identifier || Must begin with SCAC
|-
| Province of Loading || Origin province || Where goods were accepted
|-
| Attached to Trip Number || Links shipment to manifest || Auto filled when started from manifest
|-
| Shipper || Freight origin party || Required for manifest transmission
|-
| Consignee || Freight destination party || Required for manifest transmission
|-
| Broker (optional) || Broker visibility || Does not affect entry processing
|}
 
== Field by field guidance ==
 
;Shipment Type
:Select the CBP clearance type. Most highway shipments use [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]].
 
;Shipment Control Number
:The CBP reference number for the shipment.
It must begin with the carrier’s SCAC followed by at least four characters.
 
Example:
<pre>
ABCD123456
</pre>
 
;Province of Loading
:The Canadian province where the goods were picked up or accepted into transit.
 
;Attached to Trip Number
:Shows which ACE manifest the shipment belongs to. 
When starting from a manifest this fills automatically. 
Leave blank only if creating an unassociated shipment.


;Save Button
:Used to save the data that has been entered on the page. Can only be used when the shipment control number has been filled in. Hovering on this button will reveal four options. '''Save and View Trip Details''' will save the shipment data entered and bring the user back to the eManifest details page. '''Save and Add Commodity''' will save the shipment data and bring the user to the Add Commodity for shipment page. '''Save and Add New Shipper''' will save the shipment data and bring the user to the Add Shipper page. '''Save and Add New Consignee''' will save the shipment data and bring the user to the Add Consignee page.
;Cancel Button
:Cancels the attempt to start a new ACE Shipment. Clicking on this button will disregard any data entered on the page and bring the user to the [[ACE_Manifest_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Manifest Details Page]] or the [[ACE_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|ACE Shipment Search Page]], depending on whether the shipment was started from a manifest or not.
;Shipment Type:
:Used to indicate the type of Customs clearance for the shipment. It will automatically default to [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|PAPS]]. If this is not correct the user can select the correct [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|Shipment Type]] from the list using the drop down menu.
;Shipment Control Number:
:This is a unique number to identify the shipment for CBP. Regardless of the Shipment Type a unique Shipment Control Number must be supplied. For PAPS shipments this will be the PAPS Number. The Shipment Control Number always begins with a [[SCAC]], which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by at least 4 characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field.
;Province of Loading:
:Used to indicate the province the goods were shipped from or accepted from. In most cases it will match the province listed under the Shipper's address on the paperwork. However it is determined by where the customer picked up the goods.
;Attached to Trip Number:
:Used to indicate which manifest the shipment will be attached to. Will automatically be filled in if the shipment was started from manifest. Otherwise the manifest can be selected by typing the trip number in the text field and selecting it when it comes up. Please note the manifest being selected must already exist. This field can also be left blank to create an Unassociated Shipment.
;Quick Assign Shipper
;Quick Assign Shipper
:Used to select the Shipper for the shipment. Can only be used for existing shippers, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the name or street address of the shipper it should come up to be selected. Although this field is optional it is easiest to enter the shipper here if the shipper is already in the system, since it will be required for the manifest.
:Select an existing shipper profile by name or address.
 
;Quick Assign Consignee
;Quick Assign Consignee
:Used to select the Consignee for the shipment. Can only be used for existing consignees, it is not possible to enter a new one here. By typing either the name or street address of the consignee it should come up to be selected. Although this field is optional it is easiest to enter the consignee here if the consignee is already in the system.
:Select an existing consignee profile by name or address.
;Quick Assign Broker
 
:Used to indicate the Customs Broker for the shipment. This field is completely optional. If filled in it will allow the broker to view the ACE Shipment, provided they use the Broker Download feature in ACE. It will not impact receiving entry numbers on a manifest. By typing either the broker's name or filer code, it should come up to be selected.
;Quick Assign Broker (optional)
;Save and Commodity
:Assign a broker for visibility purposes only.
:Saves the information currently entered on the page and brings the user to the [[ACE_Commodity_Details_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|Add/Edit Commodity for ACE Shipment Page]]. Moving the mouse over this link will display additional options as well.
This does not impact CBP entry transmission.
 
== Recommended workflow ==
 
<pre>
Open ACE Manifest
      ↓
Create New Shipment
      ↓
Enter shipment control number
      ↓
Assign shipper and consignee
      ↓
Save and add commodities
      ↓
Return to manifest
</pre>
 
== Common tips ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tip !! Why it helps
|-
| Start shipments from the manifest || Auto attaches to trip
|-
| Use Quick Assign fields || Faster and reduces errors
|-
| Add commodities immediately || Prevents missing data later
|-
| Double check SCAC prefix || Required by CBP format
|}
 
== 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]]


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Latest revision as of 17:11, 29 January 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

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Creating an ACE shipment in BorderConnect

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.

Shipments can be created:

  • Directly from an ACE manifest (most common workflow)
  • From the ACE eManifests menu as a standalone shipment

When created from a manifest, the shipment is automatically attached to that trip.

When should you create a shipment?

You create an ACE shipment for each load moving on the truck, including:

Situation Example
Regular PAPS load Standard commercial freight
In bond shipment Cargo moving under CBP bond
Special clearance type Informal entries, FTZ, etc.

🔖 Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival at the border.

Main action buttons

Button What it does When to use it
Save Stores shipment and returns to manifest When shipment info is complete
Save and Add Commodity Saves and opens commodity screen When adding product details
Save and Add New Shipper Saves and creates shipper profile When shipper is new
Save and Add New Consignee Saves and creates consignee profile When consignee is new
Cancel Discards entry If shipment was started by mistake

Core shipment fields

Field Purpose Key notes
Shipment Type Clearance method Defaults to PAPS
Shipment Control Number CBP identifier Must begin with SCAC
Province of Loading Origin province Where goods were accepted
Attached to Trip Number Links shipment to manifest Auto filled when started from manifest
Shipper Freight origin party Required for manifest transmission
Consignee Freight destination party Required for manifest transmission
Broker (optional) Broker visibility Does not affect entry processing

Field by field guidance

Shipment Type
Select the CBP clearance type. Most highway shipments use PAPS.
Shipment Control Number
The CBP reference number for the shipment.

It must begin with the carrier’s SCAC followed by at least four characters.

Example: 

ABCD123456
Province of Loading
The Canadian province where the goods were picked up or accepted into transit.
Attached to Trip Number
Shows which ACE manifest the shipment belongs to.

When starting from a manifest this fills automatically. Leave blank only if creating an unassociated shipment.

Quick Assign Shipper
Select an existing shipper profile by name or address.
Quick Assign Consignee
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

Open ACE Manifest
      ↓
Create New Shipment
      ↓
Enter shipment control number
      ↓
Assign shipper and consignee
      ↓
Save and add commodities
      ↓
Return to manifest

Common tips

Tip Why it helps
Start shipments from the manifest Auto attaches to trip
Use Quick Assign fields Faster and reduces errors
Add commodities immediately Prevents missing data later
Double check SCAC prefix Required by CBP format

Related pages

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