The topic of this paper refers to the basic functions of the transport services market, determining the role of logistics in the overall supply chain, and a more detailed insight into the transport services market, as well as examining the same market in Croatia. The introduction that continues in the second chapter focuses on the functional specialization of logistics and the business process of transport services, and builds on the coordinating function of logistics. Furthermore, a link with supply chain management is established, an insight into the marketing and logistics interface in the field of transport services is gained, and the phases of customer service within the distribution chain process are explained. The third chapter discusses the logistical implications of internationalization, as well as the economics of intermodal transport itself. These terms are further related to the infrastructure of transport services, types of means of transport, their practical application within the logistics chain. At the end of the paper, we talk about the practical management of cargo within the aspect of global distribution, as well as the examination of the transport services market in the territory of the Republic of Croatia. The conclusion talks about the future of the area of return logistics, as well as the entire market.