A transport device for packaging container blanks includes a platform for positioning a package of a plurality of flattened packaging container blanks covered with packaging material disposed around the plurality of flattened packaging container blanks. A cutting device is provided for cutting the packaging material disposed around the plurality of flattened packaging container blanks to expose the flattened packaging container blanks for further processing. A main magazine is provided for stacking the plurality of bare blanks after removal of the packaging material. The main magazine supplies individual bare blanks, one at a time to a subsequent processing station. A robot includes a grasping member for grasping a predetermined number of bare blanks disposed on the platform and delivering the bare blanks to the main magazine.