Industriehaven Assen is an access point situated on Het Kanaal, the waterway connecting to the center of Assen in the province of Drenthe.

The harbour lies along the Havenkanaal, which provides a navigable route from the Noord-Willemskanaal into Assen, with a headroom of 54 dm for vessels using this approach.

Boaters entering via Het Kanaal should be aware of adjusted operating hours; after 16:00, ships arriving from the direction of Groningen may no longer enter Het Kanaal.

Bridges along the Havenkanaal, including the Enkeerpad bicycle bridge and the Loonerbrug, are operated remotely from the Peelo lock control station on VHF channel 18 or via report button.