Abstract: A continuous vertical conveyor having a horizontal infeed and a vertically displaced horizontal outfeed and a horizontal platform continuously moving between the infeed and outfeed while supported on staggered transport chains so as to remain horizontal even while making a transition between horizontal and vertical directions of travel. The horizontal platform has an upwardly extending arm and a downwardly extending arm to which the chains are pivotally attached so as to provide stability to the platform. The platform is configured with relieved areas between fingers so that it will interleave with infeed and outfeed conveyors and horizontal supports at the infeed and outfeed stations as it passes through the stations.