ACI Ocean
Appendices of ACI OCEAN for the NG integration
Please see attached for the codes:
I cannot submit A6 and it will just go back to search and remains in DRAFT. How should I proceed?
Common reason why user can't submit the A6 is the Missing last foreign port of departure under their Itinerary. Hope this can help. For example below, not included. It should be like this:
How to create and send an Arrival Report?
Arrival Message is the notification to CBSA that the vessel arrived at the port and CBSA should throw a response "Conveyance Arrived". It's also known as the CACM. STEP 1: In Arrival Message, click Create. Provide information that indicates mandatory ...
How to send Cargo (A6A) report?
STEP 1: In A6A menu, click Send. STEP 2: You will see your drafted ACI Ocean or you may look up for the information on the search criteria. Tick the box and select message function as Original for your initial submission. Hit 'Submit' button. From ...
How to create Cargo (A6A) report?
Carrier is responsible for the data transmission of marine conveyance (A6) and cargo (A6A) reports electronically to CBSA 24 hours prior to loading of cargo at foreign port. STEP 1: In A6A menu, click Create. Header Section: Select A6A Import for the ...
How to send Marine Conveyance (A6)?
STEP 1: In A6 menu, click Send. STEP 2: You will see your drafted A6 or you may look up for the information on the search criteria. Tick the box and select message function as Original for your initial submission. Hit 'Submit' button.
How to create Marine Conveyance (A6)?
Carrier is responsible for the data transmission of marine conveyance (A6) electronically to CBSA. A6 is the Conveyance Report STEP 1: In A6 menu, Create A6 Inward - is the report for the vessel leaving the foreign port Create A6 Departure - is the ...
How to send Supplementary (S10) report?
STEP 1: In A6A menu, click Send. STEP 2: You will see your drafted ACI Ocean or you may look up for the information on the search criteria. Tick the box and select message function as Original for your initial submission. Hit 'Submit' button. From ...
How to create Supplementary (S10) report?
Note: Supplementary cargo data will be required for consolidated freight remaining on board (FROB) shipments in the air and marine modes only. For the purposes of this memorandum all references to pre-arrival will include pre-load requirements with ...
I received rejection 'Conformance/Syntax error indicating H01- Client NOT VALID for OVERLAND DESTINATION'. What does this mean?
This indicates that the carrier selected on this transmission is not authorized to move goods In-bond to an overland destination. In this scenario, the First Port of Arrival must match the Manifest Destination Office Port.
I received rejection 'Conformance/Syntax error indicating Q75 – Container Prefix/Container Serial Number, FIELD IS INVALID'. What does this mean and how should I proceed?
This error can be the result your container numbers not matching with your reported shipments. To verify, complete the following steps and then resend the A6A as a Change to the CBSA. Verify what containers were entered under the "Container Detail" ...
What are the reasons why Supplementary Match is not showing?
There are 4 reasons: Carrier may have not filed yet there ACI Ocean (A6A) report The Original CCN you might have filed did not match with the Carriers MBL filing (A6A report) The Carrier may have not reported that they have a ...
Where should I transmit Import and In-bond shipment?
These shipments should be transmitted through eHBL.
Should we file eManifest for FROB and In-transit in ACI Ocean?
Yes, FROB and In-transit requires to submit ACI Ocean
What are the ACI Timeframes for Transmission of Break-bulk Cargo?
Update CBSA Break-bulk Exemption - ACI Timeframes for Transmission of Break-bulk Cargo Customs Notice 15-020 - The purpose of this notice is to inform marine carriers that the requirement to apply for and maintain an authorization to provide the ...
What are the ACI requirements for Tugs and Barges?
ACI requirements may apply to tugs and barges and reports need to be transmitted within the timeframes. The CRN must be transmitted in the applicable fields on all reports associated with all tugs, barges and cargo that are involved in the following ...
What is ACI Marine - Mandatory EDTL (Estimated Date and Time of Loading) requirement July 9th 2014
The EDTL (Estimated Date and Time of Loading) will be mandatory in the following circumstances: Cargo is containerized; AND The Foreign Port of Loading is non US. This change would affect the A6A Import submissions and would not affect the S10 ...
How do I request an ACI timeframe exemption for break-bulk goods in ACI Ocean?
Currently, carriers importing break-bulk goods into Canada are required to submit ACI Ocean data to the CBSA 24 hour prior to loading in the foreign port. Exemptions from this requirement, however, can be granted allowing the carrier to provide the ...
Do empty conveyances have to transmit a CACM in ACI Ocean or Air?
Per the CBSA: Empty conveyances in the air and marine modes of transport are currently exempt from transmitting pre-arrival/pre-load data; therefore, they are exempt from transmitting the CACM. However, if a carrier (conveyance owner/operator) ...
How can I be authorized as a carrier for break-bulk cargo to be reported 24 hours before arrival instead of 24 hours before loading with the CBSA?
A carrier of break-bulk cargo may apply to the CBSA for an authorization. Requests for this authorization can be forwarded to: Manager Contraband Programs 13th floor SRS 191 Laurier Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L8 Information to be provided in the ...
I received a Conformance/Syntax error indicating Q75 - Container Prefix/Container Serial Number, FIELD IS INVALID in ACI Ocean. What does this mean and how should I proceed?
This error can be the result your container numbers not matching with your reported shipments. To verify, complete the following steps and then resend the A6A as a Change to the CBSA. Verify what containers were entered under the "Container Detail" ...
What consititutes an acceptable cargo description in ACI Ocean?
The CBSA expects cargo descriptions to be clear and concise. Unacceptable descriptions may include: FAK (freight of all kinds), STC (said to contain), SLAC (shippers load stow and count). Using these descriptions, a "Hold for Examination: or "Hold ...
I received a Conformance/Syntax error indicating H01 - CLIENT NOT VALID FOR OVERLAND DESTINATION in ACI Ocean. What does this mean?
This indicates that the carrier selected on this transmission is not authorized to move goods in-bond to an overland destination. In this scenario, the First Port of Arrival must match the Manifest Destination Office port.
How to file a tug and barge?
Per the CBSA D Memorandum D3-5-2 (attached below): ACI requires the same voyage number transmitted in applicable fields on all reports associated with tugs, barges, and cargo involved in the following scenarios: A tug pulling one or more barges with ...
My cargo is acquitted but I want to make a change on my A6A, how do I proceed?
Once cargo has been acquitted, changes cannot be sent electronically. You must contact the port of arrival to make the necessary changes manually.
What does "Data Error" mean?
A data error reject occurs when the transmission is completely rejected from the CBSA system. An example of this could be sending a Conveyance Reference Number as a duplicate (Invalid Status of Request). Change the details referenced to in the reject ...
What does "Conformance/Syntax Error" mean?
If your ACI Ocean transmission is Rejected with error message "Conformance/Syntax Error", you must fix the details referred to by the CBSA in the reject. For example, a postal code submitted may have been submitted in an invalid format or incorrectly ...
I cannot find the correct port of loading / discharge in ACI Ocean. How should I proceed?
We try our best to ensure that our system is up-to-date and contains all valid port codes. However, this list is frequently updated. Follow the steps below: Contact the CBSA at 1-888-957-7224 and ask if the port code you cannot find is a valid port. ...
What are the advanced reporting timeframes in ACI Ocean?
CBSA requires ocean carriers and freight forwarders to electronically transmit data to CBSA 24 hours prior to loading of cargo at foreign port. Containerized cargo: 24 hours prior to loading Bulk cargo: 24 hours prior to arrival at Canadian port ...
How soon can I send my ACI Ocean primary and supplementary cargo reports to the CBSA?
Primary and supplementary reports must be transmitted 24 hours prior to loading. However, primary and supplementary cargo reports can be transmitted as early as the information required is available.
What is a NVOCC?
An NVOCC is a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier. The NVOCC does not own a vessel but accepts responsibility for the transmission of his/her own house bill.
I received a Risk Assessment Notice, what should I do?
If you receive risk assessment notices (Hold, Do Not Load, Do Not Unload, etc.) you can contact the National Targeting Centre at Telephone: 1-855-NTC-1CNC (1-855-682-1262) (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), Overseas callers Telephone: 1-613-941-0004 ...
Can I submit changes to my Conveyance Arrival Message after it has been successfully arrived? If yes, how should I proceed?
Yes, but it cannot be done electronically through Global eTrade Services, instead, you must contact the CBSA (at the port of arrival) and ask them to perform a manual update.
How soon can I file an ACI Ocean Conveyance Arrival Certification Message?
The Conveyance Arrival Certification Message must be submitted to CBSA upon conveyance arrival at the first port of arrival in order to trigger the release message for the cargo. Users may submit no earlier than 2 hours prior to the arrival of the ...