SpatialCortex Pilots MOVA MMH at Port of Tyne to Assess Warehouse Manual-Handling Tasks

Staff in operational environments wearing MOVA MMH sensors for manual-handling risk assessments

SpatialCortex begins piloting its MOVA MMH solution at Port of Tyne as part of the Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Programme, supported by Connected Places Catapult.

The live trial focuses on quantitatively assessing manual-handling and ergonomic risk factors across warehouse and machinery-based roles. For machinery operatives, the pilot also captured Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) data, providing a more complete picture of factors contributing to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

MSDs remain one of the biggest safety challenges in the freight sector, driving injury, absence, and long-term health impacts. Port of Tyne’s strong focus on safety made it an ideal environment to trial innovative, data-led approaches to risk reduction.

Testing MOVA MMH across varied operational settings demonstrated how our wearable technology and AI analytics can turn complex physical demands into clear, actionable insights, supporting safer working environments across logistics and freight.

We’d like to thank the Port of Tyne team for their continued support and warm welcome during the pilot.