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<strong>Watch Tutorial:</strong> Creating Master and Split Shipments
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Split shipments must be arranged by the importer/broker <strong>before</strong> the carrier moves the loads. CBP approval is required.
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Revision as of 17:18, 4 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect ACE Manifest Guide

Split Shipments in ACE

A comprehensive guide to managing shipments that cross the border in multiple loads under a single Shipment Control Number (SCN).

Difficulty: Intermediate Time: 10 Minutes

Overview

A Split Shipment occurs when a single PAPS entry is transported across the border in multiple loads due to size or operational needs.

Important Rule

Split shipments must be arranged by the importer/broker before the carrier moves the loads. CBP approval is required.

Watch Tutorial: Creating Master and Split Shipments

⚙️ Enable Split Shipments (One-Time Setup)

Before starting, ensure this is enabled in your account:

  • Go to Account → Company Settings.
  • Under ACE Shipment Settings, set Allow ACE "Split Shipments" to Yes.
  • Click Save.

Phase 1: The Master Shipment

The Master Shipment holds the total quantity for all loads combined. It is created first and sent to CBP as an "Unassociated" shipment.

1 Create the Shipment

  • Navigate to ACE eManifests → Start New ACE Shipment.
  • Enter the SCN (PAPS), Shipper, Consignee, and Commodity.
  • Crucial: Enter the Total Quantity for all loads combined.
  • Click Save.

2 Send to CBP

  • On the Shipment Details page, hover over the menu Shipment Only Send to CBP.
  • Select Send Unassociated Shipment.
  • Wait for the status to change to Accepted.

Phase 2: The Split Segments

Once the Master is accepted, create a separate manifest for every physical truckload.

1 Link the Segment

  • Start a New ACE eManifest and enter Trip/Driver info.
  • Click Save and Start New ACE Shipment.
  • Enter the Same SCN used for the Master.
  • Check the box: ☑ Split Shipment Segment.
  • Enter the quantity for this specific load only.

Final Step: Click Save (commodity info will auto-fill), then click Sync with CBP. Repeat this for every load until the total quantity reaches zero.

Visual Workflow

Quick Reference

Feature Master Shipment Split Segment
Sequence Created First Created Second
Manifest Status Unassociated (Standalone) Attached to eManifest
Quantity Total (All Loads) Partial (Truck Load)
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