Abstract: A transporting device for conveying items over a conveying route includes a tubular flexible body having an interior space. The transporting device includes a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein either a gap is provided between the end portions, or wherein it is possible to provide a gap between the end portions by moving the end portions away from each other. The transporting device includes at least one wing member attached to the body in such a manner that displacement of the at least one wing member causes the end portions to be moved away from each other whereby the gap is increased. The interior space is arranged and configured to contain the items being conveyed when using the transporting device. Thus, items can be inserted into and removed from the interior space when a gap is provided between the end portions.