Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a conveying apparatus especially to be used for charging a shaft furnace. The apparatus comprises a transferring device consisting of at least one carriage accommodating at least two skips with open tops. At the upper part of the skip there is, or can be attached a lifting handle. The skips are lifted to the emptying position by a lifting device including locking bars and a locking device. The locking bars are situated in relation to the pouring lip of the skip, on the opposite side of the transverse vertical plane bisecting the center of gravity, in order to tilt the skip around the locking bar.