Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,953	$ (13,399)	$ (13,492)	$ (27,635)
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	(113)	396	(46)	777
Change in unrealized net (loss) gain on foreign currency	(23,867)	7,026	(12,681)	(3,656)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	1,558	1,609	1,709	2,630
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust, Inc.	(22,422)	9,031	(11,018)	(249)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(73)	20	(50)	8
Total comprehensive loss	$ (18,542)	$ (4,348)	$ (24,560)	$ (27,876)