Primary transportation

Primary transportation
  Conveyance of large shipments of petroleum raw materials and refined products usually by pipeline, barge, or ocean-going vessel. All crude oil transportation is primary, including the small amounts moved by truck. All refined product transportation by pipeline, barge, or ocean-going vessel is primary transportation.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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