Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for vertically transporting eggs or like articles comprising a plurality of vertically movable pairs of basket halves arranged side by side, the halves of each pair in the lowest position can rotate about horizontal shafts for dispensing or passing the egg or like article contained in each basket. In order to minimize the risk of rupture, of each pair of basket halves the one present at the discharge side of the carton has been made in the form of a resilient tongue. This is not only advantageous in that the eggs are resiliently received when falling into the basket, but also in that the cartons may be placed closely below the lowest position of the basket halves.