Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (13,399)	$ 32,662	$ (27,635)	$ 56,173
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	396	412	777	826
Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on foreign currency	7,026	10,337	(3,656)	(15,210)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	1,609	(3,494)	2,630	(7,533)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	9,031	7,255	(249)	(21,917)
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	0	8	0
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Americold Realty Trust	$ (4,348)	$ 39,917	$ (27,876)	$ 34,256