Abstract: A transport unit comprises a package (3) enclosed by a casing (2), said package (3) comprising a stack (5) of insulation panels (6) which is carried by supporting elements (4). The supporting elements (4) and the insulation panels (6) are made of a material usable for insulation purposes. The transport unit is characterised in that the casing (2) enclosing the package (3) comprises a first hood (7) and a second hood (8). The hoods (7, 8) are arranged on the package (3) respectively from a first side (9) and an opposite second side (10) thereof and are joined together in a portion (11) along which the hoods (7, 8) overlap. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a transport unit.