Device and method for loading packaging units into a transport container

A device (6) for inserting goods units (3) into a transport container (8, 81) comprising:

• a module (61) for conveying a bundle (1) for a plurality of goods units (3), comprising a one or two narrow strip-shaped carrier strands (11, 11′), on which a plurality of separately produced packaging units (2, 2′, 2″, 2′″) are attached to the one or two narrow strip- shaped carrier strands and are arranged one behind the other in a row;
• a module (62) for separating packaging elements (2, 2′, 2″, 2′″) from the supplied bundle (1) for the plurality of goods units (3);
• a module (63) for inserting packaging units (2, 2′, 2″, 2′″) separated from the bundle (1) into a transport container (8, 81);
• and
• a module for providing transport containers;
• wherein the module for providing transport containers is configured to transfer a transport container in a form of an overhead conveyor bag from a closed state into an open state.