ACI Shipment Details Page (ACI eManifest)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
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 messages to CBSA
- Monitor CBSA responses and status history
- Manage shippers, consignees, contacts, and commodities
How to access this page
You will arrive at the ACI Shipment Details Page when:
- Saving a shipment on the Start New ACI Shipment Page
- Clicking Back to ACI Shipment from related pages
- Selecting View from the ACI Shipment Search Page
Main function buttons
Located near the top of the page, these controls manage transmission and major shipment actions.
| Button | Purpose |
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| 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
When hovering over Send to CBSA, select the appropriate transmission type:
| Option | When to use |
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| Send New Shipment Request | When the shipment has not yet been filed with CBSA |
| Send Change Shipment Request | When correcting or updating a shipment before arrival |
| Send Amendment to Shipment Request | When the manifest has arrived and updates are required |
| Send Cancel/Delete Request | When cancelling a shipment on file with CBSA |
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🔖 In most cases, transmissions should be sent from the ACI eManifest Details Page so the full trip and shipment data is sent together. |
Details and history window
Located directly below the main buttons.
Details tab
Displays key shipment information such as:
- Cargo Control Number
- Port of Entry and Release Office
- Estimated arrival date and time
- Bonded sub location (if applicable)
- Current CBSA status
- Associated manifest (trip number)
History tab
Shows a chronological log of:
- Shipment creation
- Edits and major changes
- Messages sent to CBSA
- CBSA acceptances, rejects, and arrivals
This section is essential for tracking compliance and troubleshooting.
Shipper, consignee, and contacts
These sections define the trade parties for the shipment.
| Action | Use case |
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| 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 |
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🔖 Use Quick Assign whenever possible to avoid duplicate profile creation. |
Commodity section
Located at the bottom of the page.
Each shipment must include at least one commodity describing the goods being transported.
Available actions
| Button | Function |
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| Create Commodity | Add a new commodity record |
| Edit | Modify commodity details |
| Delete | Remove commodity from the shipment |
Commodities include descriptions, weights, quantities, and classification information required by CBSA.
Recommended workflow
Create shipment ↓ Attach to manifest ↓ Add shipper & consignee ↓ Add commodities ↓ Review details & history ↓ Transmit via eManifest
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 |