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[[Image:Acishipment1.png|400px|thumb|right|ACI Shipment Details page]]
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The '''ACI Shipment Details Page''' is the central workspace for reviewing, managing, and transmitting individual ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.
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<h1>ACI Shipment Details Page</h1>
<p>The central workspace for reviewing, managing, and transmitting individual ACI shipments.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-box"></i> Type: Data Entry</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag"></i> Country: Canada (CBSA)</span>
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From this page you can:
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* Review all shipment information in one place
* Attach or detach the shipment from a manifest
* Send shipment messages to CBSA
* Monitor CBSA responses and status history
* Manage shippers, consignees, contacts, and commodities


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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>ACI Shipment Details Page</strong> is the central workspace for reviewing, managing, and transmitting individual ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.</p>


== How to access this page ==
<p>From this page you can:</p>
You will arrive at the ACI Shipment Details Page when:
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* Review all shipment information in one place.
* Attach or detach the shipment from a manifest.
* Send shipment-specific messages to CBSA.
* Monitor CBSA responses and status history.
* Manage shippers, consignees, contacts, and commodities.
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* Saving a shipment on the [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]]
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* Clicking '''Back to ACI Shipment''' from related pages
<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
* Selecting '''View''' from the [[ACI_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Search Page]]
* Saving a shipment on the [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]].
* Clicking <strong>Back to ACI Shipment</strong> from related commodity or party pages.
* Selecting <strong>View</strong> from the [[ACI_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Search Page]].
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== Main function buttons ==
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Located near the top of the page, these controls manage transmission and major shipment actions.


[[Image:Acishipment2.jpg|900px|thumb|left|ACI Shipment Main Function Buttons]]
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[[Image:Acishipment1.png|400px|thumb|center|The ACI Shipment Details page]]
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{| class="wikitable"
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Main Action Buttons</h2>
! Button !! Purpose
|-
| Edit || Modify shipment fields such as cargo number, ports, ETA, and shipment type
|-
| Detach || Remove shipment from the attached manifest while keeping it stored
|-
| Export || Download shipment data in JSON format
|-
| Send to CBSA || Transmit shipment messaging to customs
|-
| Set Status || Manually correct displayed status (rarely needed)
|-
| Back to ACI eManifest || Return to the parent manifest
|-
| Change Trip / Add Trip || Attach shipment to an existing manifest
|}


=== Send to CBSA options ===
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When hovering over '''Send to CBSA''', select the appropriate transmission type:
[[Image:Acishipment2.jpg|900px|thumb|center|ACI Shipment Main Function Buttons]]
<p>Located near the top of the page, these controls manage transmission and major shipment actions.</p>


{| class="wikitable"
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
! Option !! When to use
<tr>
|-
<th style="width: 25%;">Button</th>
| Send New Shipment Request || When the shipment has not yet been filed with CBSA
<th>Purpose</th>
|-
</tr>
| Send Change Shipment Request || When correcting or updating a shipment before arrival
<tr>
|-
<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
| Send Amendment to Shipment Request || When the manifest has arrived and updates are required
<td>Modify shipment fields such as Cargo Control Number, ports, ETA, and shipment type.</td>
|-
</tr>
| Send Cancel/Delete Request || When cancelling a shipment on file with CBSA
<tr>
|}
<td><strong>Detach</strong></td>
<td>Remove shipment from the attached manifest while keeping it stored in the system.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Attach Trip</strong></td>
<td>Link this shipment to an existing manifest.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Export</strong></td>
<td>Download shipment data in JSON format.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Send to CBSA</strong></td>
<td>Transmit shipment messaging to customs (See options below).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Back to ACI eManifest</strong></td>
<td>Return to the parent manifest details page.</td>
</tr>
</table>


{{note|In most cases, transmissions should be sent from the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] so the full trip and shipment data is sent together.|info}}
<h3>Sending to CBSA</h3>
<p>When using the <strong>Send to CBSA</strong> dropdown on the shipment page, choose the correct message type:</p>
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* <strong>Send New Shipment Request:</strong> Use when the shipment has not yet been filed with CBSA.
* <strong>Send Change Shipment Request:</strong> Use when correcting or updating a shipment <em>before</em> arrival.
* <strong>Send Amendment to Shipment Request:</strong> Use when the manifest has arrived and updates are required.
* <strong>Send Cancel/Delete Request:</strong> Use when cancelling a shipment already on file with CBSA.
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== Details and history window ==
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Located directly below the main buttons.
<strong>Note:</strong> In most cases, transmissions should be sent from the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] using "Sync with CBSA" so the full trip and shipment data is sent together.
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[[File:Acishipment3.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Details & History</h2>


=== Details tab ===
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Displays key shipment information such as:
[[File:Acishipment3.png|800px|thumb|center|The Status and History Panels]]
<p>Located directly below the main buttons, this section tracks the shipment's lifecycle.</p>


* Cargo Control Number
<h3>Details Tab</h3>
* Port of Entry and Release Office
<p>Displays static data including:</p>
* Estimated arrival date and time 
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* Bonded sub location (if applicable)
* Cargo Control Number (CCN).
* Current CBSA status 
* Port of Entry and Release Office.
* Associated manifest (trip number)
* Estimated Arrival Date/Time.
* Bonded Sublocation (if applicable).
* Associated Manifest (Trip Number).
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=== History tab ===
<h3>History Tab</h3>
Shows a chronological log of:
<p>Shows a chronological log of events, essential for tracking compliance:</p>
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* Shipment creation and edit timestamps.
* Exact times messages were sent to CBSA.
* <strong>CBSA Responses:</strong> Acceptances, Rejects, and Release notifications.
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* Shipment creation
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Shipper, Consignee & Contacts</h2>
* Edits and major changes
* Messages sent to CBSA
* CBSA acceptances, rejects, and arrivals


This section is essential for tracking compliance and troubleshooting.
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[[File:Acishipment4.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Parties]]
[[File:Acishipment5.png|800px|thumb|center|Parties Assigned]]
<p>These sections define the trade parties for the shipment.</p>


== Shipper, consignee, and contacts ==
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These sections define the trade parties for the shipment.
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Action</th>
<th>Use Case</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Quick Assign</strong></td>
<td>The preferred method. Select existing profiles quickly by typing a name or address.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Create Shipper/Consignee</strong></td>
<td>Add a completely new profile that does not exist in your system yet.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Add 3rd Party</strong></td>
<td>Add a delivery destination or notify party if different from the Consignee.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Edit / Remove</strong></td>
<td>Correct details or detach a party from the shipment.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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[[File:Acishipment4.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Commodity Section</h2>
[[File:Acishipment5.png|800px]]


{| class="wikitable"
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! Action !! Use case
[[File:Acishipment6.png|800px|thumb|center|Managing Commodities]]
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<p>Each shipment must include at least one commodity describing the goods being transported. This section handles descriptions, weights, quantities, and classification.</p>
| Create Shipper || Add a new shipper profile not yet in BorderConnect
|-
| Create Consignee || Add a new consignee profile
|-
| Add 3rd Party || Add delivery destination or notify party
|-
| Quick Assign || Select existing profiles quickly
|-
| Edit || Correct address or name details
|-
| Remove from Shipment || Detach a party from the shipment
|}


{{note|Use Quick Assign whenever possible to avoid duplicate profile creation.|info}}
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Button</th>
<th>Function</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Create Commodity</strong></td>
<td>Add a new commodity record line item.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Edit</strong></td>
<td>Modify weights, counts, or descriptions.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Delete</strong></td>
<td>Remove a commodity line item.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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== Commodity section ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Workflow & Best Practices</h2>
Located at the bottom of the page.


[[File:Acishipment6.png|800px]]
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<h3>Recommended Workflow</h3>
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1. <strong>Create Shipment:</strong> Enter CCN and type.
2. <strong>Attach to Manifest:</strong> Link it to the correct Trip.
3. <strong>Add Parties:</strong> Assign Shipper and Consignee.
4. <strong>Add Commodities:</strong> Define the freight.
5. <strong>Transmit:</strong> Return to the Manifest page and Sync with CBSA.
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Each shipment must include at least one commodity describing the goods being transported.
<h3>Tips</h3>
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* <strong>Check the CCN:</strong> Always verify Cargo Control Numbers before transmission. A wrong CCN is difficult to fix once accepted.
* <strong>Sync Dates:</strong> Keep the shipment ETA aligned with the manifest ETA.
* <strong>Attach First:</strong> Ideally, attach shipments to manifests <em>before</em> sending to CBSA to ensure the link is established immediately.
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=== Available actions ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Button !! Function
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| Create Commodity || Add a new commodity record
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| Edit || Modify commodity details
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| Delete || Remove commodity from the shipment
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Commodities include descriptions, weights, quantities, and classification information required by CBSA.
 
== Recommended workflow ==
<pre>
Create shipment
  ↓
Attach to manifest
  ↓
Add shipper & consignee
  ↓
Add commodities
  ↓
Review details & history
  ↓
Transmit via eManifest
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== Best practices ==
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• Always verify Cargo Control Numbers before transmission 
• Keep shipment ETA aligned with the manifest ETA 
• Attach shipments to manifests before sending to CBSA when possible 
• Review History for accepts or rejects after each transmission 
|info}}
 
== Related guides ==
* [[Start_New_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Start New ACI Shipment Page]] 
* [[Edit_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Edit ACI Shipment Page]] 
* [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]] 
* [[ACI_Shipment_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Search Page]] 


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Revision as of 17:29, 5 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

ACI Shipment Details Page

The central workspace for reviewing, managing, and transmitting individual ACI shipments.

Type: Data Entry Country: Canada (CBSA)

Overview

The ACI Shipment Details Page is the central workspace for reviewing, managing, and transmitting individual ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.

From this page you can:

  • Review all shipment information in one place.
  • Attach or detach the shipment from a manifest.
  • Send shipment-specific messages to CBSA.
  • Monitor CBSA responses and status history.
  • Manage shippers, consignees, contacts, and commodities.

How to Access:

The ACI Shipment Details page

Main Action Buttons

ACI Shipment Main Function Buttons

Located near the top of the page, these controls manage transmission and major shipment actions.

Button Purpose
Edit Modify shipment fields such as Cargo Control Number, ports, ETA, and shipment type.
Detach Remove shipment from the attached manifest while keeping it stored in the system.
Attach Trip Link this shipment to an existing manifest.
Export Download shipment data in JSON format.
Send to CBSA Transmit shipment messaging to customs (See options below).
Back to ACI eManifest Return to the parent manifest details page.

Sending to CBSA

When using the Send to CBSA dropdown on the shipment page, choose the correct message type:

  • Send New Shipment Request: Use when the shipment has not yet been filed with CBSA.
  • Send Change Shipment Request: Use when correcting or updating a shipment before arrival.
  • Send Amendment to Shipment Request: Use when the manifest has arrived and updates are required.
  • Send Cancel/Delete Request: Use when cancelling a shipment already on file with CBSA.

Note: In most cases, transmissions should be sent from the ACI eManifest Details Page using "Sync with CBSA" so the full trip and shipment data is sent together.

Details & History

The Status and History Panels

Located directly below the main buttons, this section tracks the shipment's lifecycle.

Details Tab

Displays static data including:

  • Cargo Control Number (CCN).
  • Port of Entry and Release Office.
  • Estimated Arrival Date/Time.
  • Bonded Sublocation (if applicable).
  • Associated Manifest (Trip Number).

History Tab

Shows a chronological log of events, essential for tracking compliance:

  • Shipment creation and edit timestamps.
  • Exact times messages were sent to CBSA.
  • CBSA Responses: Acceptances, Rejects, and Release notifications.

Shipper, Consignee & Contacts

Managing Parties
Parties Assigned

These sections define the trade parties for the shipment.

Action Use Case
Quick Assign The preferred method. Select existing profiles quickly by typing a name or address.
Create Shipper/Consignee Add a completely new profile that does not exist in your system yet.
Add 3rd Party Add a delivery destination or notify party if different from the Consignee.
Edit / Remove Correct details or detach a party from the shipment.

Commodity Section

Managing Commodities

Each shipment must include at least one commodity describing the goods being transported. This section handles descriptions, weights, quantities, and classification.

Button Function
Create Commodity Add a new commodity record line item.
Edit Modify weights, counts, or descriptions.
Delete Remove a commodity line item.

Workflow & Best Practices

Recommended Workflow

1. Create Shipment: Enter CCN and type. 2. Attach to Manifest: Link it to the correct Trip. 3. Add Parties: Assign Shipper and Consignee. 4. Add Commodities: Define the freight. 5. Transmit: Return to the Manifest page and Sync with CBSA.

Tips

  • Check the CCN: Always verify Cargo Control Numbers before transmission. A wrong CCN is difficult to fix once accepted.
  • Sync Dates: Keep the shipment ETA aligned with the manifest ETA.
  • Attach First: Ideally, attach shipments to manifests before sending to CBSA to ensure the link is established immediately.
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