A cart that is specially designed with dedicated instrument trays for the protective transport and short-term storage of endoscopes, their accessories, and other sensitive equipment. This trolley (cart) typically consists of a metal frame with plastic panels, and contains various numbers of platforms (e.g., trays that slot into the frame). It provides a safe and efficient environment for the organization of the endoscopes, minimizing their direct handling and contact with airborne contaminants, and allowing their visualization to distinguish those that have been sterilized from those that are contaminated.