This master thesis is divided into five chapters. In the first one, evolutionary trends in the international container transport are described along with the standardization process and typology of various container types. Second part characterizes different contracts used in international transport and points out diversities in the position of individual parties as per contract chosen. Third chapter goes more in detail into selected modes of container transport. The main transport mode (by volume), i.e. marine transport, is thoroughly analysed in the fourth chapter, which continues into the last part, where author compares market position of the three main european container terminals based on four pre-set criteria.Diplomová práce je rozdě...