Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 24,555	$ 48,162	$ 47,985
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	1,433	3,269	(901)
Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on foreign currency	9,944	(3,388)	(11,640)
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedge	(1,630)	(1,492)	256
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax	9,747	(1,611)	(12,285)
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	0	0
Total comprehensive income attributable to Americold Realty Trust	$ 34,306	$ 46,551	$ 35,700