Path2Rail: Industry Press Release 05/10/2025
From conception, with our core knowledge and experience in B2B/B2C and out-of-home and multi-modal supply chain logistics, we were determined to set the standard for multiple freight options aboard existing passenger rail services. The team here at Blue Otter developed the industry’s first freight management and real time tracking system providing visibility of each transit stage from pre-alert, loading activities right through to on-demand tracking data detailing usage and even expected incoming revenue. Partnering with Path2Lab we combined our expertise in IT, documentation and programme management with their renowned reputation for operational excellence.
Our collaboration has perfected the model for one of the most demanding environments: transporting various types of UN3373 biomedical samples on behalf of leading healthcare organisations; from ambient, time critical deliveries through to transferring temperature acute cryogenic matter.
The Path2Rail service is immediately available in selected areas of the UK and is ideally suited to clinics, laboratories and other healthcare organisations (including NHS) to improve logistics performance – it is also available to other industries requiring rapid and secure transit of items such as sensitive legal documents, high-value retail goods and operational/technical engineering spare part services.
Path2Rail: Multi-modal rail options have arrived! The future of urgent, same-day delivery is here, and it runs on rails – aboard existing, fast and frequent passenger services.
We are delighted to attach our press release relating to the launch of Path2Rail, our groundbreaking service that utilises existing passenger rail services primarily for the transit of urgent UN3373 medical samples, yet is equally suited for almost any urgent, small package where the recipient significantly benefits from a reliable, fast, same-day delivery even if dispatched in the afternoon.
The speed of rail dramatically reduces inter-city transit times from up to 4.5 hours by road to just 1.75 hours by rail whilst reducing CO2 emissions by up to 86%. For example, London Paddington to Bristol by road (on a good run) takes around 3 hours, by rail it’s halved to just 1½ hours.
Path2Rail is the perfect solution for fast, reliable, secure, greener and sustainable inter-city deliveries.
Some example applications:
Healthcare - faster transit can be the enabler of same-day laboratory diagnostic results for many acute conditions including cancer.
Retail - a unique and powerful proposition that delights customers whilst building brand loyalty, repeat custom and higher average order values.
Field Tech - businesses using a “forward stock location” (FSL) model could reduce the number of locations based on speed and reliability, reducing inventory and overheads.
Click here for the press release.
Recent Linked-in Article & More Information:
Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7368254526669082624
Path2Lab Website: https://www.path2lab.co.uk/rail
Blue Otter Blog: https://www.blueott.com/blog
We hope this is of interest, and if so, would be thrilled should you afford us a mention in a forthcoming publication and welcome any questions you might have.
Phone: +44(0) 161 552 7400
E-mail: curious@blueotterlimited.com
Online Form: https://blueotterlimited.com/contact
Path2Rail: Harnessing the Speed of Passenger Rail Networks to Deliver Small Freight Packages
From conception, with our core knowledge and experience in B2B/B2C and out-of-home and multi-modal supply chain logistics, we were determined to set the standard for multiple freight options aboard existing passenger rail services. The team here at Blue Otter developed the industry’s first freight management and real time tracking system providing visibility of each transit stage from pre-alert, loading activities right through to on-demand tracking data detailing usage and even expected incoming revenue. Partnering with Path2Lab we combined our expertise in IT, documentation and programme management with their renowned reputation for operational excellence.
Our collaboration has perfected the model for one of the most demanding environments: transporting various types of UN3373 biomedical samples on behalf of leading healthcare organisations; from ambient, time critical deliveries through to transferring temperature acute cryogenic matter.
The Path2Rail service is immediately available in selected areas of the UK and is ideally suited to clinics, laboratories and other healthcare organisations (including NHS) to improve logistics performance – it is also available to other industries requiring rapid and secure transit of items such as sensitive legal documents, high-value retail goods and operational/technical engineering spare part services.
Path2Rail: Multi-modal rail options have arrived! The future of urgent, same-day delivery is here, and it runs on rails – aboard existing, fast and frequent passenger services.
From conception, with our core knowledge and experience in B2B/B2C and out-of-home and multi-modal supply chain logistics, we were determined to set the standard for multiple freight options aboard existing passenger rail services. The team here at Blue Otter developed the industry’s first freight management and real time tracking system providing visibility of each transit stage from pre-alert, loading activities right through to on-demand tracking data detailing usage and even expected incoming revenue.
Partnering with Path2Lab we combined our expertise in IT, documentation and programme management with their renowned reputation for operational excellence. Our collaboration has perfected the model for one of the most demanding environments: transporting various types of UN3373 biomedical samples on behalf of leading healthcare organisations; from ambient, time critical deliveries through to transferring temperature acute cryogenic matter.
The Path2Rail service is immediately available in selected areas of the UK and is ideally suited to clinics, laboratories and other healthcare organisations (including NHS) to improve logistics performance – it is also available to other industries requiring rapid and secure transit of items such as sensitive legal documents, high-value retail goods and operational/technical engineering spare part services.
• Speed: True same-day delivery that outpaces the road network enabling later goods collections.
• Reliability: A fully tracked service with UK couriers to guarantee end point completion.
• Sustainability: Enhance your brand image with a demonstrably greener delivery choice options.
• Cost Savings: Cost effective Rail can be more competitive than road for longer inter-city move.
It's time to remove the limitations of road dependency by combining the best of multi-modal innovation.
If your business needs to remove road service failures and build a competitive edge modelled on speed, security, and sustainability - we need to talk. Contact us to find out more about why Path2Rail is the natural choice for your critical shipments. Contact us today to find out more:
Phone: +44(0) 7368 253005
E-mail: curious@blueotterlimited.com
Online Form: https://blueotterlimited.com/contact
We are now Blue Otter…
On 15th August 2025 we filed a change of name from KAHA Logistik to Blue Otter Limited with Companies House.
(all other company contact details and particulars remain the same)
Why did we do this?
When we formed KAHA Logistik back in 2020 the scope of work conducted was generally concerned with helping clients reduce cost and improve their carrier / final mile performance - something in which we still excel at and are always delighted to help with!
Having expanded into other areas of expertise, put simply, our original name was no longer aligned with today’s offer, which is:
• E-commerce Strategy
• Tactical Sourcing
• Carrier & Supply Chain
• Cost Reduction
• Change Management
• Rail Freight (Passenger Services)
On 15th August 2025 we filed a change of name from KAHA Logistik to Blue Otter Limited with Companies House.
(all other company contact details and particulars remain the same)
Why did we do this?
When we formed KAHA Logistik back in 2020 the scope of work conducted was generally concerned with helping clients reduce cost and improve their carrier / final mile performance - something in which we still excel at and are always delighted to help with!
Having expanded into other areas of expertise, put simply, our original name was no longer aligned with today’s offer, which is:
• E-commerce Strategy
• Tactical Sourcing
• Carrier & Supply Chain
• Cost Reduction
• Change Management
• Rail Freight (Passenger Services)
Why Blue Otter?
The colour blue is strongly associated with a foundation of corporate trust; otters are renowned for their agile problem solving abilities.
We think our otter logo is simply wonderful too.
Our e-mail addresses have changed to the new @blueott.com domain, however, existing e-mail addresses will work for the far distant future, there are no changes to our phone numbers.
So why not use this as a great excuse to get back in touch?
Phone: +44(0) 161 552 7400
E-mail: curious@blueott.com
Online Form: https://www.blueott.com/contact