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[[File:Editaciemanifest1.png|400px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Edit ACI eManifest''' page]]
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The '''Edit ACI eManifest Page''' in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software] allows users to update the main trip-level details of an existing ACI manifest.
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<h1>Edit ACI eManifest Page</h1>
<p>Update the core trip details, ports, and arrival times for an existing ACI eManifest.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-edit"></i> Type: Data Entry</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag"></i> Country: Canada (CBSA)</span>
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This page is typically used when:
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* Trip numbers need correction 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* Arrival ports or bonded warehouses change 
[[File:Editaciemanifest1.png|400px|thumb|right|Viewing the '''Edit ACI eManifest''' page]]
* ETA updates are required 
<p>The <strong>Edit ACI eManifest Page</strong> in BorderConnect’s [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software] allows users to update the main trip-level details of an existing ACI manifest.</p>
* Trip information must be adjusted before or after transmission 
 
You can access this page by clicking '''Edit''' on the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]].
 
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== Saving or Cancelling Changes ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Button !! Action
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| Save || Applies all updates and returns you to the ACI eManifest Details Page
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| Cancel || Discards changes and returns to the ACI eManifest Details Page
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| Clear || Removes all entered values from the form fields
|}
 
== Manifest Trip Information Fields ==
 
The following fields control how the manifest is identified and transmitted to CBSA.
 
=== Trip Number (Conveyance Reference Number) ===
 
The Trip Number uniquely identifies the manifest with CBSA.
 
* Always begins with your Canadian Carrier Code 
* Followed by 4 to 21 letters or numbers 
* Must be unique for each trip
* Cannot be a PARS number or Cargo Control Number 
 
'''Common best practices include:'''
 
* Using internal load numbers 
* Including the date in the reference 
* Using a sequential numbering system 
 
=== First Canadian Port of Entry ===
 
Indicates where the driver will physically enter Canada.
 
You may search by:
 
* Port code 
* Canadian city name 
* Often the U.S. city name will also locate the matching Canadian port 
 
=== Sub Location / Bonded Warehouse ===
 
Used to define where in-bond shipments are destined.
 
This field:


* Is required for in-bond shipments 
<p>This page is typically used when:</p>
* Allows failed PARS to move in-bond 
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* Should be completed by bonded carriers 
* Trip numbers need correction.
* Is typically left blank by non-bonded carriers 
* Arrival ports or bonded warehouses change.
* ETA updates are required due to delays.
* Trip information must be adjusted before or after transmission.
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You can search by:
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<strong>How to Access:</strong><br>
Click the <strong>Edit</strong> button on the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details Page]].
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* Warehouse name 
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* Sublocation code 
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=== Estimated Arrival Date ===
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Specifies when the driver is expected to reach the Canadian border.
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<th>Action</th>
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<td><strong>Save</strong></td>
<td>Applies all updates and returns you to the ACI eManifest Details Page.</td>
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<td><strong>Cancel</strong></td>
<td>Discards changes and returns to the details page without saving.</td>
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<td><strong>Clear</strong></td>
<td>Removes all entered values from the form fields.</td>
</tr>
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Features include:
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* Manual entry (MM/DD/YYYY) 
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* Calendar selector 
<p>The following fields control how the manifest is identified and transmitted to CBSA.</p>
* Eraser icon to clear the date 


'''Important rule:''' 
<h3>Trip Number (Conveyance Reference Number)</h3>
Manifests cannot be transmitted more than 30 days before arrival.
<p>The Trip Number uniquely identifies the manifest with CBSA.</p>
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* <strong>Structure:</strong> Begins with your Canadian Carrier Code followed by 4 to 21 alphanumeric characters.
* <strong>Rules:</strong> Must be unique for each trip. Cannot be the same as a PARS or Cargo Control Number.
* <strong>Best Practices:</strong> Use internal load numbers or sequential numbering (e.g., CARRIER1001).
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=== Estimated Arrival Time ===
<h3>Route & Destination</h3>
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<th style="width: 30%;">Field</th>
<th>Description & Usage</th>
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<td><strong>First Canadian Port of Entry</strong></td>
<td>Indicates where the driver will physically enter Canada. Search by Port Code or City Name.</td>
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<td><strong>Sub Location / Bonded Warehouse</strong></td>
<td>Required for in-bond shipments. Defines where goods are destined if not released at the border. <br><em>(Note: Typically left blank by non-bonded carriers).</em></td>
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Defines the expected time of arrival using dropdown selectors for:
<h3>Arrival Timing</h3>
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* <strong>Estimated Arrival Date:</strong> Specifies when the driver is expected at the border. (Remember: Manifests cannot be transmitted more than 30 days before arrival).
* <strong>Estimated Arrival Time:</strong> Defines the expected time of arrival (Hour/Minute/AM-PM).
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* Hour 
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Common Update Scenarios</h2>
* Minute 
* AM / PM 


== Common Update Scenarios ==
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<p>Use the Edit page to address these common situations:</p>


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! Situation !! Field to Update
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<th style="width: 40%;">Situation</th>
| Driver delayed || Estimated Arrival Date and Time
<th>Field to Update</th>
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| Border crossing changed || First Canadian Port of Entry
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<td><strong>Driver delayed</strong></td>
| In-bond routing updated || Sub Location / Warehouse
<td>Estimated Arrival Date and Time.</td>
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| Trip reference correction || Trip Number
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|}
<td><strong>Border crossing changed</strong></td>
<td>First Canadian Port of Entry.</td>
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<td><strong>In-bond routing updated</strong></td>
<td>Sub Location / Warehouse.</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Trip reference correction</strong></td>
<td>Trip Number.</td>
</tr>
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== After Making Edits ==
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<strong>Note on Post-Save Actions:</strong> Once saved, if the manifest is already on file, BorderConnect may prompt you to <strong>Sync</strong> updates with CBSA to ensure they receive the changes.
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Once saved:
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* You will return to the ACI eManifest Details Page 
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* If the manifest is already on file, BorderConnect may prompt you to Sync updates with CBSA 
* All changes are recorded in the Trip Action Plan / Changelog History 


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Revision as of 12:13, 6 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Edit ACI eManifest Page

Update the core trip details, ports, and arrival times for an existing ACI eManifest.

Type: Data Entry Country: Canada (CBSA)

Overview

Viewing the Edit ACI eManifest page

The Edit ACI eManifest Page in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest software allows users to update the main trip-level details of an existing ACI manifest.

This page is typically used when:

  • Trip numbers need correction.
  • Arrival ports or bonded warehouses change.
  • ETA updates are required due to delays.
  • Trip information must be adjusted before or after transmission.

How to Access:
Click the Edit button on the ACI eManifest Details Page.

Page Actions

Button Action
Save Applies all updates and returns you to the ACI eManifest Details Page.
Cancel Discards changes and returns to the details page without saving.
Clear Removes all entered values from the form fields.

Manifest Trip Information Fields

The following fields control how the manifest is identified and transmitted to CBSA.

Trip Number (Conveyance Reference Number)

The Trip Number uniquely identifies the manifest with CBSA.

  • Structure: Begins with your Canadian Carrier Code followed by 4 to 21 alphanumeric characters.
  • Rules: Must be unique for each trip. Cannot be the same as a PARS or Cargo Control Number.
  • Best Practices: Use internal load numbers or sequential numbering (e.g., CARRIER1001).

Route & Destination

Field Description & Usage
First Canadian Port of Entry Indicates where the driver will physically enter Canada. Search by Port Code or City Name.
Sub Location / Bonded Warehouse Required for in-bond shipments. Defines where goods are destined if not released at the border.
(Note: Typically left blank by non-bonded carriers).

Arrival Timing

  • Estimated Arrival Date: Specifies when the driver is expected at the border. (Remember: Manifests cannot be transmitted more than 30 days before arrival).
  • Estimated Arrival Time: Defines the expected time of arrival (Hour/Minute/AM-PM).

Common Update Scenarios

Use the Edit page to address these common situations:

Situation Field to Update
Driver delayed Estimated Arrival Date and Time.
Border crossing changed First Canadian Port of Entry.
In-bond routing updated Sub Location / Warehouse.
Trip reference correction Trip Number.

Note on Post-Save Actions: Once saved, if the manifest is already on file, BorderConnect may prompt you to Sync updates with CBSA to ensure they receive the changes.

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