Method for packaging articles for transportation

A method for packaging articles to be transported, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

• a) preparing at least one pallet, wherein the pallet comprises a generally planar base plate;
• b) placing at least one article to be transported directly onto either the base plate or a foil-shaped intermediate element that is situated on the base plate;
• c) providing a transport box that is open on sides both toward and opposite the base plate over the at least one article to be transported, wherein the transport box is placed on the base plate in such a manner that the transport box together with the base plate forms an interior of a transport packaging unit which receives the at least one article to be transported;
• d) inserting, through the open side of the transport box that is opposite the base plate, at least one spacer into the interior between the at least one article to be transported and at least one inside wall of the transport box;
• e) closing the open side of the transport box that is opposite the base plate after inserting the at least one spacer;
• and
• f) fixing the transport box on the base plate with at least one fastening element.