Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (94,749)	$ (336,269)	$ (19,474)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax:
Adjustment to accrued pension liability	515	(2,299)	(2,376)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on foreign currency	(14,441)	(4,937)	(23,514)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	3,287	(3,354)	15,318
Other comprehensive loss - net of tax attributable to Americold Realty Trust, Inc.	(10,639)	(10,590)	(10,572)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(91)	108	(51)
Total comprehensive loss	$ (105,479)	$ (346,751)	$ (30,097)