Likeguslee  +  238009 Tue, 20 Jun 06 05:43 AM Oil is already transported in river tankers. Therefore, I think what Antonija was looking for is a preposition that could describe the manner by which oil is transported In that context, via is the appropriate preposition to use.   Likeguslee Joined on Mon, Jun 5 2006 USA Full Member 330 Prepositions

	Siggy  +  238013 Tue, 20 Jun 06 05:55 AM This is an interesting one, isn't it? Via certainly works, so isn't likely to cause any raised eyebrows. On the other hand, you point out that oil is transported in tankers, and the tankers, in turn, can be said to be floating on the river - therefore by extension, you could say the oil is transported on the river. Those who follow the advice to choose the Saxon over the Latin may well opt for on anyhow Siggy Siggy Joined on Mon, May 1 2006 Ohio, USA Junior Member 82 If life wasn't so pointless and absurd, I would take it more seriously