Abstract: An apparatus for transport and controlled discharge of a load comprises a frame with a guide (5, 6, 9) for a series of displaceable transport containers (2), a drive means (1) for carrying the transport containers in an endless track, a resetting device (50) for placing a transport container in a starting position and discharge station (41, 42, 43) for selectively relieving a transport container of a load. The transport containers are provided for this purpose with an at least partially movable carrying panel (21, 22) for receiving of the load thereon, comprising a tray which can he operated selectively between a transporting position ands a discharge position. The guide provides on either side of the transport containers a support surface on which the transport containers support with free-running wheels (25).