A transport container comprises two container components forming opposite side walls of the container for receiving opposite respective ends of tubular or rod-shaped workpieces. Each container component is in the shape of a half shell with a generally flat shell floor having first and second opposite edges and two opposite side edges, a circumferential shell wall open on the first edge, and foot supports extending from the shell wall at the second edge. Attachment elements are located on the side edges of the container components for attachment of tension devices for urging the container components towards each other.