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Looking for a Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB) alternative?

BorderPro is a self-serve ACE / ACI eManifest platform built for carriers who want to file in minutes — with a free tier, live wait-time data, and native driver apps.

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Short answer

BorderPro is a modern eManifest SaaS that works as an alternative to Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB) for carriers, owner-operators, and dispatch teams that want to self-file ACE and ACI eManifests without a procurement cycle or per-entry brokerage fee. BorderPro is a better fit for carriers who want to self-file eManifest (or have a dispatcher who handles it in-house) and maintain a separate broker relationship for cargo entry only. Paying brokerage rates for filing work a dispatcher can do in 60 seconds adds up fast — BorderPro lets you self-serve the filing and keep the broker where they add unique value.

Why carriers pick BorderPro

Free tier, no card.
5 shipments/month free — enough to run real freight through the system before you pay anything.
Live wait times, per-crossing.
Pulled from CBSA and CBP every 5 minutes. Pick the least- congested port before you leave the yard.
Native Android + iOS driver apps.
Drivers scan PARS/PAPS barcodes, surface status, and stay in sync with dispatch without a web browser.
Operational tooling included.
Barcode generator, AMPS estimator, cost calculator, CARM support, readiness checker — all in the same monthly price.
Managed filing when you need it.
Pro and Enterprise plans include 24/7 managed-filing support for nights, weekends, and holiday overflow.

Who still picks Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB)

PCB is a good fit for shippers and carriers who want a full-service broker relationship — duty drawback consulting, HS classification support, trade-compliance advisory, and managed filing — all bundled together. Companies that prefer to outsource customs entirely rather than self-file benefit from the brokerage-first model.

Switching from Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB)

BorderPro and PCB are not strict substitutes — most carriers keep a brokerage relationship for cargo entry and use BorderPro for the eManifest filing on top. If you are currently paying PCB for both brokerage and filing, separating them typically reduces cost materially while keeping the broker relationship intact.

FAQ

Do I still need a broker if I use BorderPro?

For most cross-border freight, yes — a licensed broker is required for formal cargo entry. BorderPro handles the carrier eManifest layer (ACE/ACI) and PARS/PAPS status; your broker handles the cargo entry and duty. The two systems complement each other.

Can BorderPro work alongside my existing PCB relationship?

Yes. BorderPro imports broker cargo feed and surfaces RNS status in the same dashboard as your eManifests. You keep the PCB brokerage relationship; you simply stop paying brokerage fees for the filing step itself.

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Information about Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB) is based on publicly available materials from https://www.pcb.ca/ as understood at the time of writing. Vendor offerings evolve — verify current features, pricing, and terms directly with each vendor. BorderPro is not affiliated with Pacific Customs Brokers (PCB).