Abstract: A plastic drum comprising a bottom portion, a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom portion, and a top portion closing the upper end of the side wall. The top portion has an elongated channel formed therein which extends completely thereacross. A support means is secured to the top portion and extends over the channel. The channel is uninterrupted with protuberances to permit a tine means of a lifting apparatus to be inserted therein below the support means so that the lifting apparatus may transport the drum. A pair of pouring spouts are provided on opposite sides of the channel outwardly of the support means.