If you are using a third-party service provider, do you need to register for the Portal and if so why?

If you are using a third-party service provider, do you need to register for the Portal and if so why?

Previously we have recommended that Canadian freight forwarders sign up for the Portal as a back-up, as it has some excellent features and is accessible 24/7. And the CBSA will be issuing notices and bulletins in the Portal. Manifest Forward and Notices such as D4 Deconsolidation Notice are available in the Portal. After speaking with several freight forwarders, it has become clear that if you have a third-party service provider you may not need to sign up for the Portal, but CIFFA still recommends that you do.

Reminder: the eManifest Portal is not to be used as a record-keeping tool; once documents are processed in full, they are then moved to the Historical list and kept for a maximum of 60 days. Download and back up your data.