| Cover Document | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Two Newton Place, |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS PROPERTIES TRUST |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-38342 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-2809631 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 255 Washington Street, |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 300, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02458-1634 |
| City Area Code | 617 |
| Local Phone Number | 219-1460 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest |
| Trading Symbol | ILPT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001717307 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Newton, |
