Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a palletless package having a plurality of layers of objects, the bottom layer of which is formed with cavities to receive the fork arms of a lift truck. A stack of the objects to be packaged is first formed in a palleting device by placing the objects in a plurality of layers each having the same base area. Then, an additional layer of objects is placed on top of the stack in such a way that at least two recessed cavities are formed on opposite sides of the additional layer. A first shrink-on foil bonnet is then pulled over the top of the completed stack in a bonnet pullover device and the stack is transported to a first shrinking furnace where the first bonnet is heat shrunk onto the stack. The stack is then transported to a turnover device where it is rotated 180.degree. so that the additional layer and the recessed cavities are repositioned to the bottom of the stack.