Edit ACI Shipment Page (ACI eManifest)

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

The Edit ACI Shipment Page allows users to modify shipment information that has already been created in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.

From this page, you can:

Correct or update shipment details
Change shipment type or cargo control numbers
Adjust arrival information
Attach or detach the shipment from a manifest
Update in bond and clearance related fields

This page is accessed from the ACI Shipment Details Page by clicking Edit.

When to use this page

Use the Edit ACI Shipment Page when:

Situation	Why edit is needed
Incorrect Cargo Control Number	CBSA identifiers must be accurate
Shipment type changed	PARS to In Bond, CSA, etc.
Arrival details updated	ETA adjustments for border arrival
Shipment moved to another trip	Attach to a different manifest
Bonded warehouse changed	Update release office or sub location

Page action buttons

Located at the top and bottom of the page.

Button	Function
Save	Stores all updates and returns to Shipment Details
Cancel	Discards changes and returns to Shipment Details
Clear	Removes all entered data from the form

Core shipment fields

Manifest attachment

Attached to Trip Number: Selects the manifest this shipment belongs to.; Type the Trip Number and select it from the list.; Leave blank to keep the shipment as an Unassociated Shipment.

Loaded On: Displays where the shipment is physically loaded (truck, trailer, or container).; Only appears when the shipment is attached to a manifest.; Can be changed using the dropdown menu.

Clearance and identification

Shipment Type: Select the appropriate Shipment Type such as PARS, In Bond, CSA, or other CBSA programs.

Cargo Control Number: The unique CBSA shipment identifier.; Begins with a Canadian Carrier Code followed by at least four characters.; Must be different from the Trip Number.; If “PARS” appears on the paperwork, it must be included in the number.

Importer CSA Business Number: Appears only for CSA shipments.; Format must be 999999999RM9999.; Previously entered business numbers can be reused or managed from the CSA Importer Search Page.

Port and bond details

First Canadian Port of Entry: The port where the driver enters Canada.; Can be searched by city name or port code.

Release Office: CBSA office responsible for releasing the shipment.; For most shipments, this matches the Port of Entry.; For In Bond shipments, this is the bonded warehouse’s CBSA office.

Sub Location: Required for In Bond shipments and failed PARS movements.; Identifies the bonded warehouse or sub location code.

Arrival timing

Estimated Arrival Date: Expected border arrival date.; Can be entered manually or selected using the calendar.; Cannot be more than 30 days in advance.

Estimated Arrival Time: Expected arrival time at the border.; Set using the hour, minute, and AM/PM dropdowns.

Origin information

City of Loading: City where the goods were shipped from.; Should match shipper paperwork.

City of Acceptance: City where the continuous movement to Canada began.; Only used when different from the shipper’s location.

Additional fields

Special Instructions: Optional notes for CBSA processing such as overages or shortages.

Unique Consignment Reference Number: Optional reference identifier.; Generally left blank unless specifically required.

Visual workflow

Open Shipment Details
        ↓
Click Edit
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Update required fields
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Save changes
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Review updated CBSA status

Best practices

🔖 • Double check Cargo Control Numbers before saving • Keep ETA aligned with the manifest ETA when attached to a trip • Only use Sub Location for bonded movements • Avoid editing after CBSA acceptance unless correcting errors