The invention relates to a method for transferring transport goods from a sender (13) to a recipient (19) by means of a delivery agent, wherein the sender (13) places the transport goods into a lockable transport container (11), wherein the transport container (11) is locked by means of an electronic lock and a first electronic signal or a first code, wherein the locked transport container (11) is delivered to the recipient (19) by the delivery agent, wherein the electronic lock is opened by means of a second electronic signal or a second code in order for the recipient to remove the transport goods, said method providing increased flexibility, improved utilization of means of transport, and increased security.; According to the invention the first electronic signal or the first code is transmitted, in particular from a control center (10), to the sender (13) and/or to the electronic lock or the control center (10) opens the electronic lock by remote access upon request of the sender (13), and the second electronic signal or the second code is transmitted, in particular from the control center (10), to the recipient (19) and/or to the electronic lock or the control center (10) opens the electronic lock by remote access upon request of the recipient (19).