Let's say, if we know all ocean carrier's CCN is formatted as 9000 # + Booking number. Otherwise, we have to rely on our overseas branches to obtain the number within the required timeframe, it sometimes could be very challenging.

Let's say, if we know all ocean carrier's CCN is formatted as 9000 # + Booking number. Otherwise, we have to rely on our overseas branches to obtain the number within the required timeframe, it sometimes could be very challenging.

Let's say, if we know all ocean carrier's CCN is formatted as 9000 # + Booking number. Otherwise, we have to rely on our overseas branches to obtain the number within the required timeframe, it sometimes could be very challenging.

For instance, if we know the ocean carrier’s CCNs is structured as "9000 + Booking number," it would be helpful. If not, we would need to depend on our overseas branches to acquire the number within the required timeframe which can often be quite challenging.

Assigning a CCN to a trade document is at the company's discretion, and there is no standardized format. As long as the number is unique and hasn’t been used in the past three years plus the current year, and is a maximum of 25 characters, clients can select any number in any way the company chooses. The onus will be on trade to ensure that they have all the information they need before they transmit their data to the CBSA.