Start New ACE Shipment Page (ACE Manifest)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
The Start New ACE Shipment Page is where you create individual shipments that will be attached to an ACE truck manifest. Each shipment represents a single Customs clearance transaction reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Shipments can be created:
- Directly from an ACE manifest (most common workflow)
- From the ACE eManifests menu as a standalone shipment
When created from a manifest, the shipment is automatically attached to that trip.
When should you create a shipment?
You create an ACE shipment for each load moving on the truck, including:
| Situation | Example |
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| Regular PAPS load | Standard commercial freight |
| In bond shipment | Cargo moving under CBP bond |
| Special clearance type | Informal entries, FTZ, etc. |
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🔖 Every shipment on the truck must be reported on the ACE manifest before arrival at the border. |
Main action buttons
| Button | What it does | When to use it |
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| Save | Stores shipment and returns to manifest | When shipment info is complete |
| Save and Add Commodity | Saves and opens commodity screen | When adding product details |
| Save and Add New Shipper | Saves and creates shipper profile | When shipper is new |
| Save and Add New Consignee | Saves and creates consignee profile | When consignee is new |
| Cancel | Discards entry | If shipment was started by mistake |
Core shipment fields
| Field | Purpose | Key notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shipment Type | Clearance method | Defaults to PAPS |
| Shipment Control Number | CBP identifier | Must begin with SCAC |
| Province of Loading | Origin province | Where goods were accepted |
| Attached to Trip Number | Links shipment to manifest | Auto filled when started from manifest |
| Shipper | Freight origin party | Required for manifest transmission |
| Consignee | Freight destination party | Required for manifest transmission |
| Broker (optional) | Broker visibility | Does not affect entry processing |
Field by field guidance
- Shipment Type
- Select the CBP clearance type. Most highway shipments use PAPS.
- Shipment Control Number
- The CBP reference number for the shipment.
It must begin with the carrier’s SCAC followed by at least four characters.
Example:
ABCD123456
- Province of Loading
- The Canadian province where the goods were picked up or accepted into transit.
- Attached to Trip Number
- Shows which ACE manifest the shipment belongs to.
When starting from a manifest this fills automatically. Leave blank only if creating an unassociated shipment.
- Quick Assign Shipper
- Select an existing shipper profile by name or address.
- Quick Assign Consignee
- Select an existing consignee profile by name or address.
- Quick Assign Broker (optional)
- Assign a broker for visibility purposes only.
This does not impact CBP entry transmission.
Recommended workflow
Open ACE Manifest
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Create New Shipment
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Enter shipment control number
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Assign shipper and consignee
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Save and add commodities
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Return to manifest
Common tips
| Tip | Why it helps |
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| Start shipments from the manifest | Auto attaches to trip |
| Use Quick Assign fields | Faster and reduces errors |
| Add commodities immediately | Prevents missing data later |
| Double check SCAC prefix | Required by CBP format |