Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (17,445)	$ (14,236)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	67	381
Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on foreign currency	11,186	(10,682)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	151	1,021
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust	11,404	(9,280)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	23	(12)
Total comprehensive loss	$ (6,018)	$ (23,528)