Abstract: A transport container or shipping box comprises a rectangular base surrounding by upstanding walls and covered by a lid. The underside of the base is formed with recesses and pockets that open laterally for engagement by materials handling equipment such as a fork lift truck. The recesses and pockets are formed by removable feet that are detachably secured to the underside of the base by threaded fasteners, the threaded fasteners having enlarged heads that form support pads on the undersides of the feet.