This diploma thesis deals with the logistics and its use in international trade, which is applied to the example of chosen logistics provider- the company ČD Cargo, a leading Czech rail carrier. The aim of the thesis is to characterize the logistics company and the services that provides, to analyze its activity and summarize its operation on the market. The first chapter deals with the logistics and specific types of logistics providers. The second chapter is devoted to mostly provided logistics services in international trade. The next chapter deals with transportation, main modes of transport and transport market in the Czech Republic, because the transportation is the major activity of the chosen company. The fourth chapter is closer fo...