Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 5,308	$ 12,374	$ (22,327)	$ 68,547
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	389	414	1,166	1,240
Change in unrealized net (loss) gain on foreign currency	(9,485)	4,641	(13,141)	(10,569)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	247	(1,004)	2,877	(8,537)
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust	(8,849)	4,051	(9,098)	(17,866)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19)	0	(11)	0
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (3,560)	$ 16,425	$ (31,436)	$ 50,681