ACI eManifest: Requirements For Brokered Loads And Carriers With Contracts Of Exclusivity
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ACI eManifest: Requirements For Brokered Loads And Carriers With Contracts Of Exclusivity

This blog post aims is to clarify ACI eManifest reporting responsibilities when more than one carrier is involved in the cross-border movement of an Advance Commercial Information (ACI) shipment.

What Is A Brokered Load?

Highway carriers (primary carriers) often contract with other carriers (secondary carriers) to transport goods on their behalf. This movement is commonly referred to as a brokered load.

What Roles Do Primary And Secondary Carriers Play?

The Primary Carrier:

  • Maintains liability for the goods until they reach destination
  • Maintains records for proof of cargo release
  • Transmits the eManifest cargo data with their carrier code associated to the cargo [Cargo Control Number (CCN)]

The Secondary Carrier:

  • Physically transports the goods into Canada and is liable to report the goods at First Port of Arrival (FPOA).
  • Maintains records for proof of conveyance report (eg. stamped lead sheet)
  • Transmits the eManifest conveyance data with their carrier code associated to the Conveyance Reference Number (CRN). This transmission will include the Cargo Control Numbers transmitted by the primary carrier.

What Are The eManifest Requirements When More Than One Carrier Is Involved?

For this type of movement a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is no longer required at the First Port of Arrival (FPOA) as the authorization is achieved by the secondary carrier submitting conveyance data and linking the cargo submitted by the primary carrier.

Further to this, a Letter of Authorization (LOA) will no longer be required for a carrier working exclusively under contract with another carrier.

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What Is A Contract Of Exclusivity?

A Contract of Exclusivity signifies that a carrier, regardless of the signage or logo on the truck is actually representative of the primary carrier. The contract (not the LOA) must be presented to the Border Services Officer, if requested at the First Port of Arrival (FPOA). The primary carrier is responsible for the transmission of the eManifest cargo and conveyance data and their carrier code must be associated to the CCNs and CRN. The primary carrier maintains liability for the goods until they reach destination and maintains records for proof of both report and release of cargo.

We hope this has helped clarify any questions regarding brokered loads and Contracts of Exclusivity. If you are still getting on board with ACI eManifest and are unsure of how the program works we recommend you sign up for one of the upcoming seminars or webinars on ACI eManifest.

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Jan Brock

Jan Brock joined PCB Customs Brokers in 2015 as a Senior Trade Advisor. She retired from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in 2015 after serving more than 37 years. Jan started her career with CBSA as a summer student in 1976 and worked part-time until she graduated from U.B.C. with a Bachelor of Education Degree in 1980 . Shortly after graduating from U.B.C. Jan worked full time as an inspector with CBSA and within three years was promoted to Superintendent. She served some time in the Regional Operations office as an Operations Review Officer before she was promoted to Chief of Operations first at the Customs Mail Centre, then in the Metro District as the Commercial Chief and ending her career as a Chief at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations where she served as Chief from 1992 to 2015. During her career she was a member of the Customs Drug Team and a trainer in the National Enforcement Program. Jan also served as the Regional Coordinator Officer Powers and Use of Force for the Pacific Region. Jan served on many Commercial Program Reviews and committees both national and regional during her career and possesses an expansive knowledge of importing and exporting into and from Canada.

While we strive for accuracy in all our communications, as the Importer of Record it is incumbent upon your company to ensure that you are aware of the requirements under the new regulations so that you maintain compliance as always.