Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,096)	$ (8,937)	$ (109,469)	$ (22,429)
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	(832)	66	(522)	20
Change in unrealized net loss on foreign currency	(10,467)	(25,038)	(4,145)	(37,720)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	12,381	8,274	22,176	9,984
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust, Inc.	1,082	(16,698)	17,509	(27,716)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	101	(53)	178	(103)
Total comprehensive loss	$ (913)	$ (25,688)	$ (91,782)	$ (50,248)