Why Use RNS PARS Tracking For Canadian-Bound Shipments.

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1 Why Use RNS PARS Tracking For Canadian-Bound Shipments.

2 What Is BorderConnect s RNS PARS Tracking? The Release Notification System (RNS) allows you to view electronic messages and updates for cargo control numbers associated with your carrier code. Many carriers use this as their primary method of tracking shipment updates from Canada Border Services Agency. The intent of this webinar is to provide you the basics as to how RNS works, and how to get set up to use this feature of BorderConnect.

3 Advantages to using RNS For Canadian-Bound Shipments Saves endless time searching brokers websites. Reduces your phone calls to brokers. Lets you see all your PARS shipments in one place. Sends instant notifications by SMS or . Proves customs released your shipments. Helps avoid potential penalties.

4 Accepted Canadian RNS Shipments Listing Date and Time of acceptance Cargo Control (PARS) Number Transaction Number Release Office Driver ACI Trip and Shipment status View more details

5 Viewing Accepted RNS (PARS) Shipment Details RNS Listing Page Viewing specific RNS shipment details

6 Released Canadian RNS Shipments Listing Date and Time of released status Cargo Control (PARS) Number Transaction Number Release Office Driver ACI Trip and Shipment status View more details Print Proof of Release

7 Printing Proof of Release Documents

8 How Does BorderConnect RNS work with ACI? An ACI emanifest without RNS An ACI emanifest with RNS Only match notice is provided No transaction number Transaction number provided

9 Typical ACI emanifest statuses without RNS Rejected by CBSA Shipment data being processed by CBSA Accepted by CBSA Only ACI emanifest is on file with CBSA

10 How to Send Status Queries to CBSA using RNS Status queries allow you to request the most up-to-date information regarding a Canadian-bound shipment. This is useful when the transaction number is not being provided in RNS. It is also useful to see if the shipment is still being processed by CBSA, or if it is rejected but not being provided in RNS. STEP 1 Select Send New Status Query from PARS Shipments menu option. STEP 2 Type in the Cargo Control Number and click Send Status Query Request to CBSA.

11 How to Send Status Queries to CBSA using RNS The status query search page allows you to view a history of all responses from CBSA. It will also update your shipment status in the RNS listing page as well. STEP 3 Wait for a response from CBSA (5-10min) and view the updated status on the Status Query search page.

12 Helpful Features to Using BorderConnect with RNS Set up drivers and/or dispatchers with SMS Text messages or alerts to know when RNS shipments are cleared. Get transaction numbers for ACI. Register for BorderConnect s Release Notification System to track PARS shipments. Print proof of release documents. Helpful for audits, or proving to CBSA that shipments were released.

13 How much does it cost? BorderConnect offers predictable and simple pricing options. If you use RNS PARS Tracking as a standalone RNS PARS Tracking Plans start at no cost monthly for 40 shipment a month after free 30-day trial. If you use existing ACI subscription Bundled at no cost with ACI emanifest Register with BorderConnect for RNS and it s included with ACI subscription. All Plans Include: Real-Time Shipment Tracking Data Stored Indefinitely SMS Text Message Alerts Message Alerts For more information visit

14 Can You Get Setup Today? Yes! To register for RNS PARS Tracking go to and click Sign Up Now OR if you re an existing customer call BorderConnect to get your RNS application. 1. Enter your company details and verify your . Once that s been done a sales representative will follow-up with you in 1 business day or less. Or call us! 2. If you have a valid Carrier Code you ll need to register for RNS from your BorderConnect company profile. 3. Print out your RNS application, sign it and send it back to BorderConnect, or the fax/ provided on the registration. Once CBSA approves your application (approx business days) you will then start receiving Transaction numbers, and shipment updates in BorderConnect.

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