Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (30,309)	$ 24,555	$ 48,162
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	8,329	1,433	3,269
Change in unrealized net (loss) gain on foreign currency	(6,315)	9,944	(3,388)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	6,887	(1,630)	(1,492)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust	8,901	9,747	(1,611)
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	28	4	0
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (21,380)	$ 34,306	$ 46,551