Flagship-aci Canada Rail is a SaaS-based, hosted in the cloud, accessed, and used through any device with an internet connection. It provides rail carriers with an automated interface into Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Advance Commercial Information (ACI) e-manifest system.
Customized application
Each F-aci Canada Rail system is completely customized to the rail carrier’s specific requirements and is designed to integrate easily with their existing systems.
This system provides rail carriers with an automated interface into Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Advance Commercial Information (ACI) system
- Highlights
- Automatic Entry Processing
- Amendments/corrections
- Automatic Parties Processing
- Automatic Response Processing
- Automated email processing
- Customized reports
- Audit logs
- Rail advance interchange consist
Rail ACI Import Features
One entry. Endless Insights
Automatic Entry Processing
The rail customer sends EDI-417 waybill files. These files are automatically processed into the rail database and a cargo control number is automatically assigned (calculated from the car number and the waybill date). After the cargo control number is validated, it is automatically submitted to Customs (by sending an EDI-309 file – Customs manifest).
Automatic Response Processing
For cars entering Canada – Canada Customs sends back an EDI-824 message (Application advice) and that is automatically processed into the rail database. The bill status is updated and logged.
Automatic Parties processing
Shipper, consignee, broker and other party information is automatically processed from the EDI-417 files. Tables can also be used that will also automatically assign brokers for specific shippers or consignees. Line release tables are also available. These can be as specific or general, as preferred.
Amendments/corrections
Amendments and corrections are handled automatically through the same electronic workflow used for the initial submission. Users do not need to submit anything manually; once a change is requested or detected, the system processes it, updates the relevant records, and notifies the user of the outcome.
Rail advance interchange consist
The rail customer also sends EDI-418 (rail advance interchange consist) files. These files are automatically processed into the customer’s rail database and the train ID is automatically assigned (calculated from the train symbol, a table in the system and EDA provided in the file). After the consist is validated, it is automatically submitted to Customs (by sending an EDI-358 file – Customs consist information).
Automated e-mail processing
Automated e-mail processing lists for processing cargo control documents, processed/rejected consists, and CUSREPs. The customers can be notified automatically (via e-mail) of any problems or errors on their cars, containers or trains.