A device for transporting packagings, in particular packagings for foodstuffs, is disclosed. The device may include a frame, at least two pulleys mounted rotatably on the frame, at least one traction means which runs around the pulleys, and a plurality of mounts for receiving the packagings. The mounts may be connected to the traction means. To also allow the packagings to be precisely positioned in the case of long transportation distances, the traction means may be a belt, in particular a synchronous belt. A method for use of a device of this type for transporting packagings for foodstuffs, in particular composite packagings for foodstuffs, is also disclosed.