Abstract: Apparatus for stacking egg carriers comprises in linear disposition a carrier delivery conveyor feeding onto a loading station. A transfer arrangement is provided to lift a load from the loading station, displace it linearly and deposit it on a stacking station. A discharge conveyor feeds from the stacking station and a transfer device is provided to move a load or a layered plurality of loads, from the stacking station onto the discharge conveyor. A motive power source is provided and an actuating mechanism operable at the loading station to operate the power source to provide movement of the transfer arrangement and periodically movement of the transfer device.